NAPLEX (North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination) Practice Exam

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Who should not take estrogen-containing oral contraceptives (OCs) and smoke?

  1. Women younger than 30

  2. Men over 35

  3. Women 35 or older

  4. All adults

The correct answer is: Women 35 or older

Women who both take estrogen-containing oral contraceptives (OCs) and smoke are at a higher risk for serious side effects such as blood clots, heart attack, and stroke. This risk is even greater for women who are 35 or older, making this option the correct answer. Option A, B, and D are incorrect because they either do not take into consideration the use of estrogen-containing OCs or smoke, or they include groups that are not necessarily at a higher risk for adverse effects. For example, women younger than 30 are typically at a lower risk for heart conditions and men over 35 are not affected by the use of estrogen-containing OCs. All adults, including women of all ages and men, are not necessarily at a higher risk for serious side effects as compared to just women 35 or older who use estrogen-containing OCs and smoke.

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