A female patient will be starting therapy with
oral isotretinoin (Amnesteem) as part of treatment for severe acne, and the nurse is providing teaching. Which teaching point will the nurse include in her teaching plan about isotretinoin?
a. "You will have to use two contraceptive methods while on this drug."
b. "You must avoid sexual activity while on this drug."
c. "You will have to avoid pregnancy for 2 weeks after taking this drug."
d. "If you are taking an oral contraceptive, you may take this drug."
ANS: A
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