Which antihypertensive drug is considered safe for use during pregnancy or breastfeeding?
a. clonidine (Catapres)
b. methyldopa (Aldomet)
c. labetalol (Normodyne)
d. carvedilol (Coreg)
B
Many drugs are not considered safe for use during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Methyldopa, a centrally acting adrenergic drug, has been used safely during both pregnancy and breastfeeding to treat hypertension. Hydralazine (Apresoline), a direct vasodilator, has also been used safely during both pregnancy and breastfeeding. However, small amounts of hydralazine pass into breast milk, putting infants at minimal risk for side effects.
You might also like to view...
A patient with a recent diagnosis of type 2 diabetes has begun taking metformin. This drug will help the patient achieve adequate blood sugar control through which of the following mechanisms? (Select all that apply)
A) Binding excess glucose to adipose tissue B) Decreasing glucose production by the liver C) Improving insulin sensitivity D) Decreasing glucose absorption in the GI tract E) Increasing urinary excretion of glucose
A client has cirrhosis and has developed ascites and edema. Which laboratory value does the nurse correlate with this condition?
a. Blood glucose, 120 mg/dL b. Serum sodium, 135 mEq/L c. Serum albumin, 2.1 g/dL d. Blood urea nitrogen, 18 mg/dL
Which of the following clients' statements is most suggestive of the use of unconscious resistance as a defense?
A) "I think it comes down to the fact that other people are continually letting me down." B) "Sorry I'm late again. They keep changing the bus schedule on me!" C) "Just so you know, I've gone through this all before." D) "Do you think I should be trying to put myself in more social situations?"
A 17-year-old girl is admitted to pediatrics with a diagnosis of diabetic ketoacidosis. She requires intravenous therapy to
A) Provide access for the administration of insulin B) Provide access for blood and blood products C) Provide dextrose 10% and sodium bicarbonate D) Provide replacement of daily body fluids