Clomiphene (Clomid) 50 mg is prescribed for an infertile patient. The patient phones the clinic and states that she has not had a period. How should the nurse instruct the patient to continue the therapy?
a. "Wait until your next period to begin the drug."
b. "Take all five tablets at once."
c. "Take three tablets on day 1; two tablets on day 2; and one tablet on day 3."
d. "Take 1 tablet each day for 5 consecutive days."
ANS: D
One table each day for 5 consecutive days is the most effective option.
The dosing regimens in these answers are not the most effective options.
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