Regarding the noncontraceptive medical effects of oral contraceptive pills (COCs), nurses should be aware that:
1. they can cause toxic shock syndrome if the prescription is wrong.
2. hormonal withdrawal bleeding usually is a bit more profuse than in normal men-struation and will last a week.
3. they increase the risk of endometrial and ovarian cancer.
4. their effectiveness can be altered by some over-the-counter medications and her-bal supplements.
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1. Incorrect. Toxic shock syndrome can occur in some diaphragm users but not from taking oral contraceptive pills.
2. Incorrect. Hormonal withdrawal bleeding is usually lighter than in normal menstruation and lasts a couple days.
3. Incorrect. Oral contraceptive pills offer protection against the risk of endometrial and ovarian cancers.
4. Correct. The effectiveness of COCs can be altered by some over-the-counter medications and herbal supplements.
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