Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 82%
Simulated
A female client who is starting a new prescription for doxycycline hyclate tells the nurse that she takes birth control pills. Which action should the nurse take? Which action should the nurse take?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Doxycycline can reduce the effectiveness of oral contraceptives by altering gut flora and estrogen metabolism. Advising the client to use an additional contraceptive method, such as condoms, during and after the antibiotic course prevents unintended pregnancy.