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How do most drugs cross the placenta?

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passive diffusion

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What are the characteristics of medications more likely to cross the placenta?

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  1. MW <500 Da
  2. highly lipid soluble
  3. unionized
  4. free drug (low protein binding)
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During what weeks is the baby most vulnerable to medications?

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weeks 3-8; during organogenesis medications can cause major damage to the developing organs

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At what week are most of the major organ systems already developed?

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week 16

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Which medications are known to impair folate absorption/ increase folate degradation?

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  1. anticonvulsants
  2. Primidone
  3. Cyclosporine
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What medications interfere with Vit B12?

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  1. cholestyramine
  2. metformin
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What anticonvulsants are associated with the risk of folate deficiency?

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  1. valproate
  2. phenytoin
  3. phenobarbital
  4. carbamazepine
  5. lamotrigine
  6. topiramate
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Which anticonvulsant is associated with a lower risk of birth defects?

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Levetiracetam KEPPRA

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What is recommended if a patient cannot D/C a medication associated with decreased folate?

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folic acid supplementation (2.5-5 mg/day)

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What is folate antagonism/deficiency associated with?

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  1. neural tube defects
  2. cleft pallet
  3. limb defects
  4. developmental delays
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What medications are associated with neural crest cell disruption?

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  1. Bosentan (TRACLEER)
  2. Isotretinoin (CLARAVIS/ACCUTANE)
  3. Ketoconazole (systemic)
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What medications can disrupt sex hormones needed for fetal growth?

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  1. drugs used in fertility treatment
  2. oral contraceptives
  3. 5-alpha reductase inhibitors (finasteride)
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What precautions should be taken with Finasteride (PROCAR) due to it being a pregnancy category X?

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  1. pregnant females or females trying to conceive should not handle crushed or broken tablets (inhale/absorb)
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What medications cause teratogenicity due to oxidative stress?

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  1. class III antiarrhythmic drugs
  2. Phenytoin
  3. Terbutaline
  4. Tetracycline
  5. Thalidomide
  6. Valproic acid
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What medications cause vascular disruption?

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  1. anti-HTN meds (esp. ACE/ARBs)
  2. aspirin
  3. ephedrine
  4. NSAIDs
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When should Aspirin be avoided in pregnancy?

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  1. not recommended at any dose/ trimester for pain/ headache
  2. regular dose aspirin not recommended in 3rd trimester (FDA category D)
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When should ACE/ ARBs be avoided in pregnancy?

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2nd and 3rd trimester (FDA category D)

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Why might low-dose aspirin be used during pregnancy?

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treatment for preeclampsia \; D/C just before delivery to decrease risk of bleed for mother/child

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Why should aspirin be avoided in late stages of pregnancy?

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  1. premature closure of ductus arteriosus
  2. hyperoxygenated blood –> potential for pulmonary HTN and right-sided HF
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When should NSAIDs be avoided in pregnancy?

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  1. not recommended in 3rd trimester (cat D)
  2. cat C in 1st and 2nd
  3. Tylenol linked to autism?
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Why should Statin be D/C as soon as pregnancy is suspected/ wanted?

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CI in pregnancy (cat X)

21
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Which SSRI has the highest risk of birth defects?

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Paroxetine (cat D)

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What are the risks of taking an SSRI during the first trimester of pregnancy?

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  1. cardiac defects
  2. preterm birth
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What are s/s of SSRI withdrawal after birth?

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  1. tremors
  2. jitteriness
  3. irritability/agitation
  4. increased muscle tone
  5. feeding problems
  6. colic (cries for a long time)
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What SSRIs have the highest incidence of withdrawal in newborns?
1. Paroxetine 2. Fluoxetine
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What is a recommendation to decrease risk of withdrawal symptoms?
taper and D/C SSRI about 2 weeks prior to birth
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What antipsychotic had the lowest risk of congenital malformation?
Quetiapine
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What are SEs associated with chronic exposure to other antipsychotics during pregnancy?
1. abnormal movements 2. abnormally increased/decreased muscle tone 3. motor restlessness 4. hyperreflexia 5. agitation 6. tremor 7. tachycardia 8. crying
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Which antipsychotics are more likely to cause neonatal toxicity and withdrawal?
first generation and risperidone
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What pregnancy cat is warfarin? When is baby at highest risk?
1. cat X 2. weeks 6-12
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What anticoagulant is first line in pregnant patients?
LMWH does not cross placenta/ cause fetal anticoagulation
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What are benefits to the removal of FDA pregnancy categories?
1. provides integrated risk summary 2. includes men and fertility
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What should the pharmacist consult along with using clinical judgment to determine teratogenicity?
package insert
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What is the limit for caffeine in pregnancy?
<200-300 mg/day
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What are appropriate smoking cessation agents in pregnancy?
1. NRT 2. bupropion
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What opioid cessation treatments are preferred in pregnancy?
1. methadone 2. buprenorphine
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What are s/s of opioid withdrawal in newborns?
1. high pitched cry 2. sleep/wake disturbances 3. alteration in tone/ movement 4. feeding difficulties 5. GI disturbances 6. failure to thrive
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What are treatment options for opioid withdrawal in newborns?
1. morphine 2. methadone
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How does THC effect pregnancy and lactation?
1. transferred into placenta/ breast milk 2. plasma exposure ~10% of maternal THC
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What are the complications of cocaine use during pregnancy?
1. preterm birth 2. low birth weight 3. small for gestational age 4. miscarriage 5. decreased head circumference
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What complications are associated with Amphetamine use during pregnancy?
maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality

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