An adolescent female has dysmenorrhea associated with heavy menstrual periods. The patient's provider has recommended ibuprofen (Motrin). When teaching this patient about this drug, the nurse will tell her that ibuprofen
a. may decrease the effectiveness of oral contraceptive pills.
b. may increase bleeding during her period.
c. should be taken on an empty stomach to increase absorption.
d. will decrease the duration of her periods.
ANS: B
When nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are used to treat dysmenorrhea, excess bleeding may occur during the first 2 days of a period. NSAIDs do not decrease the effect of OCPs. NSAIDs are irritating to the stomach, so patients should take with food or a full glass of water. NSAIDs will not decrease the duration of periods.
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