NUR 2474 Pharmacology Module 10 Quiz

NUR 2474 Pharmacology Module 10 Quiz
1. What can happen to the fetus if harm is done by drugs in the first trimester or through weeks
3 to 8?
Answer
Most of the major fetal harm and gross malformations can be done here to the fetus from
teratogenic drugs.
2. What can happen to the fetus if harm is done by drugs in the 2nd/ 3rd trimesters or from
week 9 to delivery?
Answer
Period where teratogenic drug exposure can disrupt function rather than organ development and
formation.
3. FDA Class A pregnancy risk
Answer
Safest drugs as studies have shown that these drugs have failed to demonstrate the risk of fetal
harm
4. FDA Class B pregnancy risk
Answer
Slightly more of a risk, as human studiesshow no risk to the fetus during first trimester, but in
animals the drug can do harm on the offspring
5. FDA Class C pregnancy risk
Answer
Greater risk, but animal studiesshow risk for fetal harm but no studies have been done on
humans to show fetal harm
6. FDA Class D pregnancy risk
Answer
There is a proven risk for fetal harm, but benefits of use during pregnancy must outweigh the
risks.