After giving instructions to an expectant mother about taking ...

[casperchen82]

After giving instructions to an expectant mother about taking medications during pregnancy, which patient statement indicates the need for further teaching?
 
  a. I will not take herbal medicines during pregnancy.
  b. For morning sickness, I will try crackers instead of taking a drug.
  c. If I get a cold, I will avoid taking nonprescription medications until I check with my physician.
  d. I will limit my alcohol intake to only one glass of wine weekly.

Question 2

When is the ideal time for a nursing mother to take her own medications?
 
  a. Before the infant latches on to begin to breastfeed
  b. As soon as the mother wakes up in the morning
  c. Right before the mother goes to sleep at night
  d. As soon as the infant finishes breastfeeding

[courtney_bruh]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Alcohol needs to be eliminated during pregnancy and for 2 to 3 months prior to conception. Limited studies are available regarding the use of herbal medications in general, and thus they should be avoided during pregnancy. Alternative nonpharmacologic treatments are appropriate to use during morning sickness. The pregnant woman should also avoid using nonprescription drugs because few data are available about safe use in pregnancy. Because few medicines can be considered completely safe for use in pregnancy, the physician needs to approve and recommend the use of nonprescription drugs.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Taking medications after breastfeeding reduces the amount of the medication that will reach the baby. Medications taken directly before breastfeeding may have a high concentration in the milk and possibly pass on to the baby. The mother must take into consideration when her medications are ordered to be taken and schedule them around breastfeeding.

[casperchen82]

Both answers were spot on, thank you once again

[courtney_bruh]

Great! Please up vote