A Pregnant Patient Asks the Nurse About the Safe Use

question 9

Multiple Choice

A pregnant patient asks the nurse about the safe use of medications during the third trimester. What will the nurse 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) They are more likely to cause anatomical defects if they are teratogenic.

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