The period during which there is the highest risk of teratogen-induced gross malformations is:
A. immediately preconception.
B. 2-3 weeks after conception.
C. 3-8 weeks after conception.
D. 20-24 weeks after conception.
Question 2
The physician orders hydromorphone (Dilaudid). You know that this drug is the drug of choice because of which of the following reasons?
1. It minimizes some of the common side effects.
2. It will not make the patient sleepy.
3. It is not strong as morphine and is less addicting.
4. It can be given transdermally.