A patient has been prescribed danazol for treatment of mastalgia
Which patient statements indicate that the patient understands the nurse's instructions about this drug? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. "I must avoid becoming pregnant while taking danazol.".
2. "I may stop having periods while on this medication.".
3. "This is the most effective drug for this condition.".
4. "I will apply this gel to my breasts twice a day.".
5. "I should watch for easy bruising and tarry stools while taking danazol.".
1,2,3
Rationale 1: Danazol is a pregnancy category X drug.
Rationale 2: Danazol causes amenorrhea.
Rationale 3: Danazol is the most effective treatment for mastalgia.
Rationale 4: Afimoxifene gel, not danazol, is applied to the breasts.
Rationale 5: There is no indication that danazol increases bleeding tendencies.
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