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During her first prenatal visit, a woman 18 weeks pregnant reports she did not realize she was pregnant and continued to take her birth control pills. She is concerned about their effects on her baby.
 
  Which of the following would be the best response to her concerns?
  A) There are no risks to the fetus related to the ingestion of birth control pills during pregnancy.
  B) Because of concerns about the estrogen exposure to the baby, we will monitor the fetal development.
  C) As long as you did not take them too far into the second trimester, there is no risk.
  D) Birth defects are a realistic possibility and must be monitored.

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Why should a woman be cautioned against taking acetylsalicylic acid to relieve pain in labor?
 
  A) Competition with bilirubin-binding sites in fetal circulation increases risk of kernicterus
  B) Development of respiratory depression in the newborn
  C) Interference with blood coagulation with increased risk of bleeding in mother or infant
  D) Interference with the ability to concentrate on contractions


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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

C


WWatsford

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Reply #2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Correct answers!


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Reply #3 on: Jun 27, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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