A Patient at Increased Risk for Thromboembolic Disorders Will Begin

question 13

Multiple Choice

A patient at increased risk for thromboembolic disorders will begin taking a progestin-only oral contraceptive. Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of how this oral contraceptive works?

• A) "I will need to use backup contraception if I miss a pill."
• B) "Irregular bleeding is an indication that I should stop using this drug."
• C) "The mini-pill is safer than combination OCs and is just as effective."
• D) "The progestin-only mini-pill will prevent me from ovulating."

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