A 32-year-old patient has oral contraceptives prescribed for endometriosis. The nurse will teach the patient to
a. expect to experience side effects such as facial hair.
b. take the medication every day for the next 9 months.
c. take calcium supplements to prevent developing osteoporosis during therapy.
d. use a second method of contraception to ensure that she will not become pregnant.
ANS: B
When oral contraceptives are prescribed to treat endometriosis, the patient should take the medications continuously for 9 months. Facial hair is a side effect of synthetic androgens. The patient does not need to use additional contraceptive methods. The hormones in oral contraceptives will protect against osteoporosis.
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