A 35-year-old female patient taking oral contraceptives is prescribed steroid therapy. What is a priority teaching point for this patient?
A. "Consider adding another form of contraception while using both medications."
B. "Avoid the use of salt."
C. "These medications do not interact. No changes need to be made."
D. "Measure your weight daily."
Answer: A
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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