Question - A 23 year old mother of 2, delivered 10 months ago. she has been using birth control pill the past 7 months. She is asking for a reliable birth control pill. no sterilization at this time, no religion contraindication.
PHx: positive for mild hypertension with first pregnancy, seasonal allergy
Surgery: R inguinal hernia and tonsils
Family hx: mother has hypertension
Father has colon ca both living patient does not smoke, take drugs. exercise 2/week and drinks 1 glass of wine occasionally
Allergy: sulfa
What is the treatment plan for the patient today?
What contraceptive methods are appropriate for the patient? Give rational for each.
Choose one method and list and list 5 patient teaching centered teaching points for the method chosen?