Pharmacology NUR 2474 Module 10 With verified solutions to questions and graded A+

What can happen to the fetus if harm is done by drugs in the first trimester or through weeks 3 to 8? - ANSMost of the major fetal harm and gross malformations can be done here to the fetus from teratogenic drugs. What can happen to the fetus if harm is done by drugs in the 2nd/ 3rd trimesters or from week 9 to delivery? - ANSPeriod where teratogenic drug exposure can disrupt function rather than organ development and formation. FDA Class A pregnancy risk - ANSSafest drugs as studies have shown that these drugs have failed to demonstrate the risk of fetal harm FDA Class B pregnancy risk - ANSSlightly more of a risk, as human studies show no risk to the fetus during first trimester, but in animals the drug can do harm on the offspring FDA Class C pregnancy risk - ANSGreater risk, but animal studies show risk for fetal harm but no studies have been done on humans to show fetal harm FDA Class D pregnancy risk - ANSThere is a proven risk for fetal harm, but benefits of use during pregnancy must outweigh the risks. FDA Class X pregnancy risk - ANSThere is a definite risk for fetal harm for use of the drug in pregnancy and risk for fetal harm with adverse reactions. Women should not use this drug during pregnancy. What are the effects of alcohol on the pregnant women and fetus if taken during pregnancy? - ANSFetal Alcohol Syndrome may occur, but studies have not be done as they are unethical to put the mom and baby through. However there may be a link for fetal abnormalities still.