A patient has been taught about her Depo-Provera contraceptive injection. Which statement by the patient indicates that education has not been effective?
A.
"Daily weight-bearing exercise will be important."
B.
"I can become pregnant right after stopping the shots."
C.
"I should add a calcium supplement to my diet."
D.
"Hopefully I won't have any periods while on this medication."
ANS: B
On average, ovulation begins within 10 months of discontinuing this medication, so women who are planning a pregnancy within the next year should probably use a different method of contraception. The other statements are correct. Due to possible decrease in bone density, weight-bearing exercise and calcium supplementation are important. Exercise will offset the possible weight gain also associated with this medication. Depo-Provera usually causes light or absent menstrual periods.
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