prescribing in pregnancy Flashcards
1
Q
34 year old lady, essential hypertension, BP 164/102 after lifestyle measures, planning pregnancy in next year
what are her options
A
-no treatment but monitor BP closely in pregnancy especially after 2nd trimester
-start treatment with a drug safe in pregnancy - labetalol or methyldopa
2
Q
which antibiotic given during pregnancy or in early childhood can cause grey teeth
A
tetracycline
-staining in bones and teeth, avoid in children up to 12 years
3
Q
which anti-epileptic drug is particularly associated with cleft lip and palate
A
phenytoin
4
Q
which drug taken during pregnancy can cause vaginal adenocarcinoma
A
stilbestrol
5
Q
which anti-epileptic drug is particularly associated with neural tube defects (spina bifida and acencephaly)
A
Valproate
