Therapeutics Of Pregnancy

Question 1

What are the drugs counter indicated in pregnant women

Answer 1

Warfarin, lisinopril, alcohol, methotrexate, lithium, isotretonoin, statins

Question 2

What are the live vaccines pregnant women cannot get

Answer 2

Hpv. Varicella. Live influenza. Mmr. Yellow fever. Typhoid fever

Question 3

First line treatment of diabetes in pregnancy

Answer 3

Insulin

Question 4

Recommended daily dose for folate

Answer 4

400 to 600 mcg

Question 5

Recommended daily dose for calcium

Answer 5

1000 to 1300 mg

Question 6

Recommended daily dose for iron

Answer 6

27 to 30 mg daily

Question 7

What drugs can a pregnant woman take for hypertension

Answer 7

1. Hydralazine 2. HCTZ 3. Nifedipine 4. Amlodipine 5. Labetolol 6. Methyl dopa

Question 8

What should a pregnant woman avoid for hypertension

Answer 8

ACE inhibitors( lisinopril) and ARBS( valsartan)

Question 9

First line non pharmacological treatment for nausea and vomiting for pregnant women

Answer 9

Avoid triggers. Eat smaller dry meals Keep stomach from being completely empty

Question 10

What is the 2nd line of treatment pharmacologically for nausea and vomiting

Answer 10

Pyridoxine is first, if it doesn’t work then add doxylamine

Question 11

What is the pharmacological treatment for heart burn

Answer 11

Proton pump inhibitors. Sucralfate H2 antagonists and antacids

Question 12

Pharmacological treatment for constipation in pregnant women

Answer 12

Bulk laxatives(psyllium). Osmotic laxatives( PEG and lactulose). Stool softeners

Question 13

What antibiotics can pregnant women take

Answer 13

Cephalosporins(cephalexin) Nitrofurantoin. Ampicillin Amoxicillin

Question 14

What is the drug name and dose for treating seizures/eclampsia in pregnant women

Answer 14

Magnesium sulfate. The dose is 4 to 6 grams IV bolus