Which of the following medications, if prescribed to a pregnant woman, would the nurse question?
a. dextrothyroxine sodium c. gemfibrozil
b. niacin d. lovastatin
ANS: D
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A Incorrect: This drug is not contraindicated.
B Incorrect: This drug is not contraindicated.
C Incorrect: This drug is not contraindicated.
D Correct: HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors have a Pregnancy X rating, because they can cause harm to the growing fetus.
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