The nurse is teaching a young adult female about modafinil (Provigil) for narcolepsy. Which precaution does the nurse stress to the patient?
a. "Provigil increases your susceptibility to sexually transmitted infections."
b. "Loss of inhibition while taking this drug can increase sexual behavior."
c. "Provigil can be used during pregnancy but not while breastfeeding."
d. "This drug reduces the effectiveness of birth control pills."
D
Modafinil can decrease the effectiveness of birth control pills. Women of childbearing age should be taught that another form of birth control should be used while taking this drug to prevent an unplanned pregnancy.
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