For which patient would the nurse expect the health care provider to continue prescribed medications during pregnancy?
1. The patient recently diagnosed with gonorrhea
2. The patient with a history of frequent asthma attacks
3. The patient with hypertension
4. The patient with frequent insomnia
5. The patient with a family history of stroke
Correct Answer: 1,2,3
Rationale 1: Sexually transmitted infections are treated during pregnancy.
Rationale 2: Asthma is treated during pregnancy.
Rationale 3: Hypertension is treated during pregnancy.
Rationale 4: Insomnia would not be treated during pregnancy.
Rationale 5: This patient would not be treated unless she has a history of stroke.
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