Women's Health Trends Flashcards
1
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Pregnancy Med Category A
A
no risk to fetus
2
Q
Preg. Med Cat. B
A
no fetal risk in animal studies, but no human studies done or no contradictory studies in humans
3
Q
preg. med cat C
A
adverse effects in animals, but no human studies, only give if benefit outweighs risk
4
Q
preg. med. cat D
A
positive fetal risk in humans, but benefits may outweigh risks
5
Q
preg. med cat x
A
never used in pregnancy, known teratogens
6
Q
examples of preg med cat A
A
folic acid, vit B6, synthroid
7
Q
examples preg med cat B
A
antibiotics, Tylenol, insulin, Pepcid, prednisone
8
Q
examples preg med cat C
A
Cipro, ibuprofen (before 30 wks)
9
Q
examples preg med cat D
A
alcohol, Dilantin, ibuprofen (after 30 wks)
10
Q
examples preg med cat X
A
Coumadin, streptomycin, organic mercury, Accutane, DES, thalidomide
