Question

You receive a phone call from a patient who tells you that she didn't take three tablets of her oral contraceptive because she was out of town and forgot them at home. Her prescription is for Ortho Tri-Cylen Lo which utilizes a 28 day dosing reschedule. You ask her what week of the cycle she missed the tablets and she said it was the 2nd week of the cycle. Which of the following would be correct instructions for her?

Answer 1

Instructions for a patient who missed three tablets of Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo in the second week of her cycle and how to prevent pregnancy.

Step-by-step explanation:

If the patient missed three tablets of Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo during the second week of her cycle, she should follow the following instructions:

1. Take one tablet as soon as she remembers.
2. Take one tablet on the next day.
3. Continue taking one tablet every day at the same time.

It is important for her to use additional contraception, such as condoms, for the next 7 days to prevent pregnancy. If she had unprotected sex during the missed week, she may be at risk of pregnancy and should consult her healthcare provider for further guidance.