A woman who is in her third trimester of pregnancy asks the nurse why she cannot take ibuprofen instead of acetaminophen for headaches. The nurse will explain that NSAIDs
a. will affect her fetus.
b. have renal toxicity.
c. induce premature labor.
d. prolong labor.
ANS: A
Ibuprofen can cause premature closure of the ductus arteriosus in the fetus if taken late in the pregnancy. Aspirin can induce premature labor and prolong labor.
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