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audragclark

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Which medication would have the least risk to a fetus if given to a pregnant client?
 
  1. Estrogen with progesterone (Ortho Novum)
  2. Warfarin (Coumadin)
  3. Potassium chloride (K-Lor)
  4. Ranitidine (Zantac)

Question 2

Which drug schedule does a medication belong to if it requires a written prescription to refill?
 
  1. I
  2. IV
  3. III
  4. II



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3

Rationale 1: Estrogen with progesterone (Ortho Novum) is incorrect because it is a category X drug, and carries the highest risk; studies have shown a significant risk to women and the fetuses.
Rationale 2: Warfarin (Coumadin) is incorrect because it is a category D drug.
Rationale 3: Potassium chloride (K-Lor) is a category A drug, which has not shown risk to the fetus.
Rationale 4: Ranitidine (Zantac) is incorrect because it is a category B drug.

Global Rationale: Potassium chloride (K-Lor) is a category A drug which has not shown risk to the fetus. Estrogen with progesterone (Ortho Novum) is incorrect because it is a category X drug, and carries the highest risk; studies have shown a significant risk to women and the fetuses. Warfarin (Coumadin) is incorrect because it is a category D drug. Ranitidine (Zantac) is incorrect because it is a category B drug.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4

Rationale 1: Schedule I drugs are for research use only.
Rationale 2: Schedule IV drugs can be filled by written or oral prescription.
Rationale 3: Schedule III drugs can be filled by written or oral prescription.
Rationale 4: Schedule II drugs may be filled with written prescription only.

Global Rationale: Schedule II drugs may be filled with written prescription only. Schedule I drugs are for research use only. Schedule III and Schedule IV drugs can be filled by written or oral prescription.





 

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