1. Drugs in pregnancy tx

NUR 2474 Mod 10

• Drugs in pregnancy tx

Answer -Nausea

-Constipation -Preeclampsia -HTN -DM -Epilepsy

• Which type of drugs remain in the system longer and cross the placenta barrier easier?

Answer Lipid soluble drugs

• soluble drugs can be excreted in the breast milk easier compared to ionized drugs,

highly polar drugs, and/or protein bound drugs.

Answer Lipid

• If seizure medications are required during pregnancy, you should think about what the

appropriate to give is.

Answer Time

• Alcohol in pregnancy

Answer

-JUST SAY NO!

• However explain that if someone did have alcohol before realizing they were pregnant,

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• "Health of the fetus depends on...

Answer Health of the mother

• Physiologic Changes during PG

Answer -Increased renal blood flow

-Increased hepatic metabolism -Decreasee GI Motility

• soluble drugs cross the placenta easier compared to ionized drugs, highly polar

drugs, and/or protein bound drugs.

Answer Lipid

• When is safe to take drugs during PG?

Answer -Preimplantation period (Conception-2 wks)

-Embryonic period (wk3-wk8) -Fetal period (Second and Third Trimester)

• FDA pg risk categories

Answer A,B,C,D, and X

• PG and Lactation Labeling Rules

Answer -Pregnancy

-Lactation -Female and Male Reproductive Potential

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