A woman who has a seizure disorder and takes barbiturates and phenytoin sodium daily asks the nurse about the pill as a contraceptive choice. The nurse's most appropriate response would be:
a. "This is a highly effective method, but it has some side effects."
b. "Your current medications will reduce the effectiveness of the pill."
c. "The pill will reduce the effectiveness of your seizure medication."
d. "This is a good choice for a woman of your age and personal history."
ANS: B
Because the liver metabolizes oral contraceptives, their effectiveness is reduced when they are taken simultaneously with anticonvulsants. The statement "Your current medications will reduce the effectiveness of the pill" is true, but it is not the most appropriate response. The anticonvulsant will reduce the effectiveness of the pill, not the other way around. The statement "This is a good choice for a woman of your age and personal history" does not teach the client that the effectiveness of the pill may be reduced because of her anticonvulsant therapy.
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