In pregnancy, NSAIDS should be avoided. The greatest risk occurs::: - ANSWER After 31
weeks gestation (NSAIDS cause premature closure of ductus arteriosus & should be avoided
during late pregnancy)
Woman at High Risk for having a baby with Neural Tube Defect & planning to become preg-
nant should Consume:: - ANSWER 2000 mcg folic acid daily 1 month prior to conception
(ideally started 1-2 months prior, maintained 12 months then reduced to 0.4 mg daily)
Which medication should NOT be avoided during pregnancy:: - ANSWER Chlorphenira-
mine (Chlortrimeton)
FYI= antihistamine
Preferred treatment for Bordatella Pertussis in pregnancy:: - ANSWER Azithromycin
(Zithromax)
Preferred Laxative for constipation in Pregnancy:: - ANSWER Polyethylene Glycol (Mirilax)
When helicobacter pylori is diagnosed during 2nd trimester of pregnancy , the NP should:: -
ANSWER Initiate Triple Therapy but Avoid Tetracyclines.
Recommended therapy for Nisseria Gonorrhea during pregnancy:: - ANSWER Azithromy-
cin (Zithromax) 1 gram Orally plus Ceftriaxone (Rocephin) 250 mg IM
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weeks gestation (NSAIDS cause premature closure of ductus arteriosus & should be avoided
during late pregnancy)
Woman at High Risk for having a baby with Neural Tube Defect & planning to become preg-
nant should Consume:: - ANSWER 2000 mcg folic acid daily 1 month prior to conception
(ideally started 1-2 months prior, maintained 12 months then reduced to 0.4 mg daily)
Which medication should NOT be avoided during pregnancy:: - ANSWER Chlorphenira-
mine (Chlortrimeton)
FYI= antihistamine
Preferred treatment for Bordatella Pertussis in pregnancy:: - ANSWER Azithromycin
(Zithromax)
Preferred Laxative for constipation in Pregnancy:: - ANSWER Polyethylene Glycol (Mirilax)
When helicobacter pylori is diagnosed during 2nd trimester of pregnancy , the NP should:: -
ANSWER Initiate Triple Therapy but Avoid Tetracyclines.
Recommended therapy for Nisseria Gonorrhea during pregnancy:: - ANSWER Azithromy-
cin (Zithromax) 1 gram Orally plus Ceftriaxone (Rocephin) 250 mg IM
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