Women who are prescribed combination oral contraceptives with relatively high estrogenic effects should be instructed about which of the following adverse effects?
a. acne c. nausea
b. diuresis d. weight loss
ANS: C
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A Incorrect: This is related to high progestin effects.
B Incorrect: Edema is a common adverse effect.
C Correct: This is a common adverse estrogen effect.
D Incorrect: Rapid weight gain is associated with estrogen.
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