Important teaching for women in their childbearing years who are receiving antipsychotic medications includes which of the following?

A. Occurrence of increased libido due to medication adverse effects

B. Increased incidence of dysmenorrhea while taking the drug

C. Continuing previous use of contraception during periods of amenorrhea

D. Instruction that amenorrhea is irreversible

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15 November, 13:57

Important teaching for women in their childbearing years who are receiving antipsychotic medications includes which of the following?

A. Occurrence of increased libido due to medication adverse effects

B. Increased incidence of dysmenorrhea while taking the drug

C. Continuing previous use of contraception during periods of amenorrhea

D. Instruction that amenorrhea is irreversible

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Barbara Hoffman · Answer 1

Answer is Option C: Continuing previous use of contraception during periods of amenorrhea

Explanation:

The woman should try to understand the risks involved in consumption of anti psychotic medication during pregnancy is that it could lead to complications during pregnancy.

The consumption of anti psychotic medication can lead to either a premature birth or low/high birth weight of the baby. It could also lead to gestational diabetes, neonatal withdrawal and abnormal muscles movements. Thus, all this need to be taught to the woman in the years when they are trying for childbirth so that she can avoid any type of complications during her pregnancy. So, she should continue use of contraception, even during amenorrhea.