Because of its possible teratogenic effect on the fetus, which medication is most likely to be changed during pregnancy?
a. acetaminophen c. methyldopa
b. Coumadin d. hydralazine
B
Certain medications for chronic conditions can be continued during pregnancy, such as methyldopa and hydralazine for hypertension. Other medications may be changed because of their teratogenic effect on the fetus; for example, Coumadin would be changed to heparin, and an oral diabetic agent would be changed to insulin. Acetaminophen is considered safe during pregnancy.
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