A 27-year-old patient tells the nurse that she would like a prescription for oral contraceptives to control her premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMD-D) symptoms. Which patient information is most important to communicate to the health care provider?
a. Bilateral breast tenderness
b. Frequent abdominal bloating
c. History of migraine headaches
d. Previous spontaneous abortion
ANS: C
Oral contraceptives are contraindicated in patients with a history of migraine headaches. The other patient information would not prevent the patient from receiving oral contraceptives.
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