A college student calls the family planning clinic and states, "I had unprotected sex, and now I am afraid I will get pregnant." The nurse would provide which information about Plan B?
1. "You can purchase Plan B without a prescription."
2. "You cannot purchase Plan B until you have been examined at the family planning clinic."
3. "You may take two separate doses of Plan B."
4. "If you are already pregnant, Plan B will end the pregnancy."
5. "Plan B will prevent ovulation and implantation."
1,3,5
Rationale 1: Plan B is available without a prescription.
Rationale 2: It is not necessary to be examined in a family planning clinical prior to purchasing this medication.
Rationale 3: Plan B consists of two doses. Plan B One Step includes a single dose.
Rationale 4: Plan B will not induce an abortion or terminate a pregnancy.
Rationale 5: Plan B acts in a manner similar to oral contraceptives in that it prevents ovulation and implantation.
Global Rationale: Plan B is available without a prescription. It is not necessary to be examined in a family planning clinical prior to purchasing this medication. Plan B consists of two doses. Plan B One Step includes a single dose. Plan B will not induce an abortion or terminate a pregnancy. Plan B acts in a manner similar to oral contraceptives in that it prevents ovulation and implantation.
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