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As part of her prenatal care, a pregnant woman and her partner are being taught by a community health nurse. Which of the following points about the teratogenic effects of different substances should the nurse include in his teaching?
 
  A)
  Your developing baby is most vulnerable during the first 2 months of your pregnancy.
  B)
  You need to be very careful with vitamin D and its derivatives.
  C)
  Keep in mind that a high percentage of genetic abnormalities are attributable to drug origins.
  D)
  Your best option is to avoid using any drugs during your pregnancy.

Question 2

While taking a prenatal history, the nurse would be most concerned about severe teratogenic effects on the fetus if the mother admits to taking which medications prior to finding out that she was pregnant.
 
  Select all that apply.
  A)
  Warfarin (Coumadin) for chronic atrial fibrillation
  B)
  Ethyl alcohol ingestion regularly every weekend and some nights throughout the week
  C)
  Isotretinoin (Accutane) for acne
  D)
  Over-the-counter cetirizine (Zyrtec) for seasonal allergies
  E)
  Tetracycline for acne



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Answer to Question 1

Ans:
A

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The period between days 15 and 60 is the most susceptible time during development. Vitamin A, not D, poses a particular risk, and only 2 to 3 of anomalies are attributable to drug and environmental factors. It is not necessary to categorically avoid medication but rather to use caution and heed FDA guidelines.

Answer to Question 2

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A, B, C, D

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Several medications have been considered teratogenic. They include thalidomide, antimetabolites, warfarin, anticonvulsants, ethyl alcohol, cocaine, propyulthiouracil, tetracycline, and Accutane.





 

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