A Pregnant Patient Asks Her Provider About the Safe Use

question 10

Multiple Choice

A pregnant patient asks her provider about the safe use of medications during the third trimester. What will the provider tell her about drugs taken at this stage?

• A) "They may need to be given in higher doses if they undergo renal clearance."
• B) "They require lower doses if they are metabolized by the liver."
• C) "They are less likely to cross the placenta and affect the fetus."
• D) "Drugs are more likely to cause anatomical defects if they are taken during the second trimester.

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