When Changing a Patient's Combination Oral Contraceptive (OC) to a Different

question 5

Multiple Choice

When changing a patient's combination oral contraceptive (OC) to a different combination product, what advice will the provider give the patient?

• A) Stop the old OC and begin taking the new product immediately.
• B) Change products at the beginning of her next cycle.
• C) Stop the old OC 1 week before starting the new OC.
• D) Use an alternate method of contraception while transitioning to the new OC.

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