Amanda was prescribed azithromycin and takes estradiol for birth control. Which statement suggests that additional education is needed?

The statement indicating that Amanda's birth control will continue to be effective suggests a need for additional education regarding the interaction between azithromycin and hormonal contraceptives. While azithromycin is not commonly known to interfere significantly with the effectiveness of hormonal birth control methods, there is a concern with certain antibiotics that can decrease the effectiveness of oral contraceptives.

It is crucial for patients to understand that while many antibiotics do not affect hormonal contraception, they should be aware of the need for backup contraception when starting a new medication, especially if they are prescribed a class of antibiotics that is known to interact more profoundly with hormonal methods. Awareness of such interactions helps in preventing unplanned pregnancies. Therefore, a definitive statement that the birth control will "continue to be effective" without any caveats could mislead the patient to omit necessary precautions.