What Should the Healthcare Provider Consider When Prescribing a Medication

question 6

Multiple Choice

What should the healthcare provider consider when prescribing a medication to a woman who is breastfeeding?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

• A) Drug's potential effect on hormone production
• B) Amount of drug excreted into the mother's blood
• C) Drug's potential adverse effects to the infant
• D) Infant's age and health
• E) Mother's need for the medication

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