Teratogens Flashcards
1
Q
ACEi
A
Avoid in pregnancy, esp first trimester
2
Q
Warfarin
A
Avoid in first 6 wks/trimester
3
Q
Safe BP meds to use in pregnancy
A
methyldopa, labetalol, iv hyralazine, or long-acting nifedipine,
4
Q
Unsafe medications in pregnancy
A
Nitroprusside (cyanide poisoning), valproic acid
Misoprostol: causes abortion
5
Q
Radiation dose
A
acceptable dose
6
Q
Antibiotics to avoid
A
fluoroquinolones, clarithromycin, tetracycline, doxycycline, streptomycin
7
Q
Seizure treatment
A
Prefer to taper off. Best to use lamotrigine. Folic acid 4mg po daily supplement and vitamin K 10mg po daily to reduce hemorrhagic complications in newborn
