A 35-year-old female patient taking oral contraceptives is prescribed steroid therapy. What is a priority teaching point for this patient?
1. "Consider adding another form of contraception while using both medications."
2. "These medications do not interact. No changes need to be made."
3. "Measure your weight daily."
4. "Avoid the use of salt."
Correct Answer: 1
Corticosteroids may impair the effectiveness of oral contraceptives. Daily weights and limiting salt have nothing to do with the interaction of oral contraceptives and steroids.
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