A college student calls the family planning clinic and states, "I had unprotected sex and now I am afraid I will get pregnant." The nurse would provide which information about Plan B?
1. "You can purchase Plan B without a prescription."
2. "You will need to request Plan B from the pharmacist."
3. "You will take two separate doses of Plan B."
4. "If you are already pregnant, Plan B will end the pregnancy."
5. "Plan B will prevent ovulation and implantation."
Correct Answer: 1,2,3,5
Rationale 1: Plan B is available without a prescription to women over the age of 17.
Rationale 2: Plan B is kept behind the pharmacy counter so that the pharmacist can verify the client's age.
Rationale 3: Plan B consists of two doses. Plan B One Step includes a single dose.
Rationale 4: Plan B will not induce an abortion or terminate a pregnancy.
Rationale 5: Plan B acts in a manner similar to oral contraceptives in that it prevents ovulation and implantation.
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