While taking a prenatal history, the nurse would be most concerned about severe teratogenic effects on the fetus if the mother admits to taking which medications prior to finding out that she was pregnant
Select all that apply.
A)
Warfarin (Coumadin) for chronic atrial fibrillation
B)
Ethyl alcohol ingestion regularly every weekend and some nights throughout the week
C)
Isotretinoin (Accutane) for acne
D)
Over-the-counter cetirizine (Zyrtec) for seasonal allergies
E)
Tetracycline for acne
Ans:
A, B, C, D
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Several medications have been considered teratogenic. They include thalidomide, antimetabolites, warfarin, anticonvulsants, ethyl alcohol, cocaine, propyulthiouracil, tetracycline, and Accutane.
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