A Female Patient Who Has Hepatitis C Is Being Treated

question 4

Multiple Choice

A female patient who has hepatitis C is being treated with pegylated interferon alfa and ribavirin [Ribasphere]. It will be important for the nurse to teach this patient that:

• A) if she gets pregnant, she should use the inhaled form of ribavirin [Virazole].
• B) if she is taking oral contraceptives, she should also take a protease inhibitor.
• C) she should use a hormonal contraceptive to avoid pregnancy.
• D) she will need a monthly pregnancy test during her treatment.

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