A client with female-pattern hair loss is prescribed topical minoxidil (Rogaine). What will the nurse instruct the client about this medication?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. "Apply this medication to the hair two to three times a day for a year."
2. "If you stop using this medication, the hair growth will stop."
3. "Keep the solution out of the reach of children."
4. "Take this medication orally once per day."
5. "Have your blood pressure checked every month while using this medication."
Correct Answer: 1,2,3
Rationale 1: This medication must be applied to the hair two to three times a day for a year to see an improvement in hair growth.
Rationale 2: Hair regrowth stops when the medication is discontinued.
Rationale 3: This medication is a pregnancy category C and should be kept out of the reach of children.
Rationale 4: This medication is not approved for hair regrowth through the oral route.
Rationale 5: Approximately 2% of the medication is absorbed systemically and does not affect blood pressure.
Global Rationale: This medication must be applied to the hair two to three times a day for a year to see an improvement in hair growth. Hair regrowth stops when the medication is discontinued. This medication is a pregnancy category C and should be kept out of the reach of children. This medication is not approved for hair regrowth through the oral route. Approximately 2% of the medication is absorbed systemically and does not affect blood pressure.
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