APEA Pharm- Pregnancy
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How long after cessation of breastfeeding should the provider wait before initiating radioiodine therapy?
1 week.
2 weeks.
4 weeks.
6 weeks. - (correct Answer) - 6 weeks.
The recommended treatment regimen for Neisseria gonorrhoeae in pregnancy is:
-azithromycin (Zithromax) 1 gram orally.
-ceftriaxone (Rocephin) 250 mg orally.
-azithromycin (Zithromax) 1 gram orally plus ceftriaxone (Rocephin) 250 mg intramuscularly.
-azithromycin (Zithromax) 1 gram orally plus doxycycline (Vibramycin) 100 mg. - (correct Answer) -
azithromycin (Zithromax) 1 gram orally plus ceftriaxone (Rocephin) 250 mg intramuscularly.
In a pregnant woman, the first choice for oral antihistamine use is:
brompheniramine.
loratadine.
diphenhydramine.
phenylephrine. - (correct Answer) - loratadine.
High doses of aluminum hydroxide to treat gastroesophageal reflux during pregnancy increases the risk
for:
dental malformation.
metabolic alkalosis.
neurotoxicity.
placental abruption. - (correct Answer) - neurotoxicity.
, High doses of aluminum hydroxide in pregnancy increase neurotoxicity risk. Oral aluminum exposure
during pregnancy can also cause a syndrome that includes growth retardation, delayed ossification, and
malformation.
In pregnancy, the first-line choice for an antipyretic is:
acetaminophen (Tylenol).
aspirin (Bufferin).
ibuprofen (Motrin).
naproxen (Naprosyn). - (correct Answer) - acetaminophen (Tylenol).
NO naproxen or ibuprofen in 1st & 3rd trimesters = can cause premature closure of ductus arteriosus
After the delivery of an infant with a neural tube defect, even women who do NOT plan on future
pregnancies should take:
200 micrograms of folic acid daily.
400 micrograms of folic acid daily.
2,000 micrograms of folic acid daily.
4,000 micrograms of folic acid daily. - (correct Answer) - 400 micrograms of folic acid daily.
Suppressive antiviral therapy for genital herpes during pregnancy:
is contraindicated.
may be continued throughout the pregnancy.
should be stopped after the first trimester.
should be initiated at 36 weeks' gestation. - (correct Answer) - should be initiated at 36 weeks' gestation.
recommended PO acyclovir 400 mg TID
A 25-year-old pregnant woman has asymptomatic bacteriuria. The best treatment plan for this patient is
to:
have her return if she becomes symptomatic.
administer gentamicin intramuscularly for one dose.
initiate cephalexin (Keflex) for 7 days.
prescribe trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim) for 3 days. - (correct Answer) - initiate cephalexin
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How long after cessation of breastfeeding should the provider wait before initiating radioiodine therapy?
1 week.
2 weeks.
4 weeks.
6 weeks. - (correct Answer) - 6 weeks.
The recommended treatment regimen for Neisseria gonorrhoeae in pregnancy is:
-azithromycin (Zithromax) 1 gram orally.
-ceftriaxone (Rocephin) 250 mg orally.
-azithromycin (Zithromax) 1 gram orally plus ceftriaxone (Rocephin) 250 mg intramuscularly.
-azithromycin (Zithromax) 1 gram orally plus doxycycline (Vibramycin) 100 mg. - (correct Answer) -
azithromycin (Zithromax) 1 gram orally plus ceftriaxone (Rocephin) 250 mg intramuscularly.
In a pregnant woman, the first choice for oral antihistamine use is:
brompheniramine.
loratadine.
diphenhydramine.
phenylephrine. - (correct Answer) - loratadine.
High doses of aluminum hydroxide to treat gastroesophageal reflux during pregnancy increases the risk
for:
dental malformation.
metabolic alkalosis.
neurotoxicity.
placental abruption. - (correct Answer) - neurotoxicity.
, High doses of aluminum hydroxide in pregnancy increase neurotoxicity risk. Oral aluminum exposure
during pregnancy can also cause a syndrome that includes growth retardation, delayed ossification, and
malformation.
In pregnancy, the first-line choice for an antipyretic is:
acetaminophen (Tylenol).
aspirin (Bufferin).
ibuprofen (Motrin).
naproxen (Naprosyn). - (correct Answer) - acetaminophen (Tylenol).
NO naproxen or ibuprofen in 1st & 3rd trimesters = can cause premature closure of ductus arteriosus
After the delivery of an infant with a neural tube defect, even women who do NOT plan on future
pregnancies should take:
200 micrograms of folic acid daily.
400 micrograms of folic acid daily.
2,000 micrograms of folic acid daily.
4,000 micrograms of folic acid daily. - (correct Answer) - 400 micrograms of folic acid daily.
Suppressive antiviral therapy for genital herpes during pregnancy:
is contraindicated.
may be continued throughout the pregnancy.
should be stopped after the first trimester.
should be initiated at 36 weeks' gestation. - (correct Answer) - should be initiated at 36 weeks' gestation.
recommended PO acyclovir 400 mg TID
A 25-year-old pregnant woman has asymptomatic bacteriuria. The best treatment plan for this patient is
to:
have her return if she becomes symptomatic.
administer gentamicin intramuscularly for one dose.
initiate cephalexin (Keflex) for 7 days.
prescribe trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim) for 3 days. - (correct Answer) - initiate cephalexin
