A female patient will receive doxycycline to treat a sexually transmitted illness (STI). What information will the nurse include when teaching this patient about this medication?
a. Nausea and vomiting are uncommon adverse effects.
b. The drug may cause possible teratogenic effects.
c. Increase intake of dairy products with each dose of this medication.
d. Use a backup method of contraception if taking oral contraceptives.
ANS: D
The desired action of oral contraceptives can be lessened when taken with tetracyclines, so patients taking oral contraceptives should be advised to use a backup contraception method while taking tetracyclines. Nausea and vomiting are common adverse effects. Doxycycline should not be taken with dairy products. Tetracycline may cause teratogenic effects.
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