A Woman Who Has a Seizure Disorder and Takes Barbiturates

question 10

Multiple Choice

A woman who has a seizure disorder and takes barbiturates and phenytoin sodium daily asks the nurse about the pill as a contraceptive choice.What is the nurse's best response?

• A) "Oral contraceptives are a highly effective method,but they have some side effects."
• B) "Your current medications will reduce the effectiveness of the pill."
• C) "Oral contraceptives will reduce the effectiveness of your seizure medication."
• D) "The pill is a good choice for a woman of your age and with your personal history."

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Definitions:

Biological Drives

Innate impulses originating from biological needs that motivate behavior, such as hunger, thirst, and the drive for sexual reproduction.

Superiority

A belief or state in which someone sees themselves as better than others in some way.

Repression

A defense mechanism where unpleasant thoughts, memories, or feelings are unconsciously excluded from consciousness.

Unpleasant Memory

A recollection of past events or experiences that evoke negative emotions, such as sadness, fear, or trauma.