A patient with a complex medical history is considering the use of oral contraceptives. The nurse should be aware that many antibiotics and antiseizure medications cause what effect when combined with oral contraceptives?
A) Increased risk of pregnancy
B) Increased blood pressure
C) Increased risk of thromboembolism
D) Increased gastric acid
A
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Several medications may reduce the effectiveness of oral contraceptives (i.e., increase the likelihood of pregnancy). These include several antibiotics and antiseizure medications. This combination does not increase blood pressure, risk of thromboembolism, or gastric acid secretion.
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