Information essential for the nurse to gather when interviewing a young woman who is taking the drug Accutane (isotretinoin) for acne is which of the following?
1. Usual weight
2. Family history of breast cancer
3. Current method of birth control
4. Drugs previously used
3
Accutane can cause severe fetal deformities.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Application
REF: 1131, Drug Therapy table OBJ: 6 TOP: Acne Treatment
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Assessment
MSC: NCLEX: Safe, Effective Care Environment
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