Pharm unit 1: chapters 8-10

Question 1

an agent or factor that causes malformation of an embryo.

Answer 1

teratogen

Question 2

the three stages of pre-delivery development

Answer 2

pre-implantation, embryonic period, fetal period

Question 3

pre-implantation period

Answer 3

1 to 2 weeks of the first trimester. “all-or none” period. either teratogen causes death of embryo or not at all

Question 4

embryonic period

Answer 4

3 to 8 weeks postconception. rapid development of internal structures

Question 5

fetal period

Answer 5

9-40 weeks.

Question 6

what are the pregnancy categories for drug administration?

Answer 6

A,B,C,D,X. A is the least harmful(prental multivitamins, all category D and X should be avoided during pregnancies.

Question 7

products intended to enhance or supplement the diet,such as botanicals, vitamins,minerals, etc

Answer 7

dietary supplements

Question 8

nonherbal dietary products used to enhance a wide variety of body functions

Answer 8

specialty supplement