RN Exam Practice
Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 559 of 2368

A client who takes oral contraceptives is prescribed aprepitant. What should the nurse teach?

  1. Use a backup method of birth control
  2. Stop the contraceptive
  3. Take the contraceptive with food
  4. Expect no change in contraceptive effect
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Correct answer: Use a backup method of birth control

Aprepitant can reduce the effectiveness of oral contraceptives.

Source: Nursing Pharmacology, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Gastrointestinal System: Antiemetic Medication Classes. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026