For which patient would the nurse expect the health care provider ...

[chads108]

For which patient would the nurse expect the health care provider to continue prescribed medications during pregnancy?
 
  1. The patient recently diagnosed with gonorrhea
  2. The patient with a history of frequent asthma attacks
  3. The patient with hypertension
  4. The patient with frequent insomnia
  5. The patient with a family history of stroke

Question 2

A pregnant patient suspected of drug abuse is admitted to the emergency department. The nurse plans to teach the patient about which complications associated with drug use during pregnancy?
 
  1. Preterm birth
  2. Low birth weight
  3. Birth defects
  4. Allergies to narcotics
  5. Increased labor

[kswal303]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1,2,3
Rationale 1: Sexually transmitted infections are treated during pregnancy.
Rationale 2: Asthma is treated during pregnancy.
Rationale 3: Hypertension is treated during pregnancy.
Rationale 4: Insomnia would not be treated during pregnancy.
Rationale 5: This patient would not be treated unless she has a history of stroke.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1,2,3
Rationale 1: Many illicit drugs can cause preterm birth.
Rationale 2: Many illicit drugs can cause low birth weight.
Rationale 3: Many illicit drugs can cause birth defects.
Rationale 4: No research suggests that drug use can cause allergies to narcotics.
Rationale 5: No research suggests that drug use can cause increased labor.

[chads108]

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[mohan]

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