A Client Has Been Prescribed Premarin

question 25

Multiple Choice

A client has been prescribed Premarin.What medication information should the nurse provide? Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

• A)"You may notice a decrease in your libido while on this medication."
• B)"If you notice pain in your abdomen that goes through to your back,be certain to notify the clinic."
• C)"Do not become pregnant while on this drug."
• D)"If you add the herbal black cohosh to this therapy the results will be better."
• E)"This medication will help prevent cardiovascular disease."

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