A female patient who has been prescribed diazepam (Valium) for anxiety tells the nurse that she and her husband are planning to have a child. What is the nurse's best response?
a. "Before becoming pregnant your dosage of diazepam will need to be decreased."
b. "You should always discuss any changes in your medications and lifestyle with your prescriber."
c. "Consult with your prescriber because taking diazepam while pregnant has been associated with birth defects."
d. "Diazepam may cause withdrawal effects when taken during pregnancy."
C
Benzodiazepines such as chlordiazepoxide (Librium) and diazepam have caused birth defects when used during the first trimester of pregnancy. Use of these drugs during pregnancy can also cause the fetus to become dependent and experience withdrawal symptoms after birth.
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