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Category - Pharmacological Therapies

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The nurse is caring for a female client who is prescribed with penicillin. Which of the following teachings should the nurse reinforce?

Delay conceiving for about 3 months
Use a backup birth control to prevent an unplanned pregnancy
Limit fluid intake
Increase foods high in sugar

Explanation

Answer: B - Penicillin can decrease the efficiency of birth control pills, so the nurse should reinforce the importance of a backup birth control method if pregnancy is not desired. The client on antibiotics should increase the intake of fluids. Foods high in sugar should be avoided, as it increases the client’s risk for yeast infection.

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