Case Studies
(LO 14-9) You are caring for a patient who is taking an oral contraceptive and is concerned about the side effects. What are the major side effects you should tell her about? What causes the majority of the Pill’s side effects? The patient tells you she smokes two packs of cigarettes a day. What should you tell her? ____________________________________________________________________________
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Hypertension, migraine headaches, depression, dizziness, amenorrhea during and after the treatment, and changes in the menstrual flow The side effects of the pill are due to the estrogen component To stop smoking