Author Question: Drug transfer to the fetus is more likely during the last trimester of pregnancy for which reason? ... (Read 38 times)

stephzh · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Drug transfer to the fetus is more likely during the last trimester of pregnancy for which reason?

a. Decreased fetal surface area
b. Increased placental surface area
c. Enhanced blood flow to the fetus
d. Increased amount of protein-bound drug in maternal circulation

Question 2

Which drugs would be affected by the first-pass effect? (Select all that apply.)

a. Morphine given by IV push injection
b. Sublingual nitroglycerin tablets
c. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) elixir
d. Levothyroxine (Synthroid) tablets
e. Transdermal nicotine patches
f. Esomeprazole (Nexium) capsules
g. Penicillin given by IV piggyback infusion