A patient comes to the family planning clinic and states that she is interested in taking Yasmin. What co-morbid condition would cause the nurse to recommend another form of contraceptive?
a. Renal insufficiency
b. Asthma
c. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
d. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
ANS: A
A patient with a co-morbid condition of renal insufficiency is at risk for hyperkalemia, because Yasmin reduces fluid and water retention.
Asthma, GERD, and IBS do not affect potassium levels and are not contraindicated in patients who want to take Yasmin.
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ANS:
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