Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 72%
Simulated
The practical nurse (PN) is obtaining information from a female client who is starting a new prescription for conjugated estrogens 0.625 mg PO daily. Prior to the client taking the first dose of the medication, which information should the PN obtain?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Conjugated estrogens are contraindicated in clients who smoke due to an increased risk of cardiovascular adverse events, including thrombosis.