A female patient has been taking minoxidil (Loniten) for 3 months. She complains of excessive hair growth on her face. The nurse should advise the patient that the
a. phenomenon is known as hypertrichosis and will subside within 4 to 5 weeks.
b. phenomenon is known as hypertrichosis and is a side effect of the medication.
c. prescriber will be notified, because a reduction in dose may be indicated.
d. phenomenon is known as hyperplasia, and it causes an increase in hair growth.
B
About 80% of patients develop hypertrichosis, which is a side effect of minoxidil.
Hypertrichosis will continue for the duration of treatment.
A lower dose is not a likely option, because the hypertrichosis will continue.
Hyperplasia is not a side effect of minoxidil.
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