The nurse teaches the female patient receiving immune modulating drugs about the need to use barrier contraceptives
The patient says, "I hate using barrier contraceptives. Why can't I just take oral contraceptives?" What is the nurse's best response?
A) "Effects of oral contraceptives may be altered by liver changes or changes in immune response."
B) "Oral contraceptives increase the action of immune modulating drugs so dosage needs to be reduced."
C) "Immune modulators make oral contraceptives ineffective because of hormonal impact of drugs."
D) "Oral contraceptives are acceptable if barrier contraceptives are distasteful, but only high-estrogen pills can be used."
A
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The use of barrier contraceptives is advised because the effects of oral contraceptives may be altered by liver changes or by changes in the body's immune response, potentially resulting in unexpected pregnancy. The other options conflict with this information and are incorrect.
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