A female patient who has been prescribed
diazepam (Valium) for anxiety tells you that she and her husband are planning to have a child. What is your 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 including miscarriage when taken during pregnancy."
ANS: C
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