Early Pregnancy Medications Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 2 medications that are recommended in pregnancy?
A
Iodine Potassium iodide, Folic acid
2
Q
Why is Folic acid recommended and how long for?
A
- It helps to prevent neural tubal defects.
- should be taken until 12 weeks of
pregnancy
3
Q
When is it appropriate to recommend the Higher dose of Folic Acid?
A
- Prev history of spina bifida or related defect - Whanau history partners whanau too - diabetic - taking Clomiphene
4
Q
Iodine Potassium is recommend why and for how long?
A
- to help with the neuro development
- For the entire pregnancy and while B/F
5
Q
What is Clomiphene?
A
- To help treat some fertility issues
6
Q
What is the standard does of Folic acid and potassium iodine recommended to prescribe?
A
- 800 mcg OD
- 150 mcg OD
7
Q
What is the recommended HIGH does for folic Acid?
A
- 5mg OD until 12 weeks gestation
