Teratogenic exposure - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What can happen to the fetus if harm is done by drugs in the first trimester or through weeks 3 to 8? (Ans- Most of the major fetal harm and gross malformations can be done here to the fetus from teratogenic drugs. What can happen to the fetus if harm is done by drugs in the 2nd/ 3rd trimesters or from week 9 to delivery? (Ans- Period where teratogenic drug exposure can disrupt function rather than organ development and formation. FDA Class A pregnancy risk (Ans- Safest drugs as stud...

WHAT ARE THE THREE FUNCTIONS OF THE PLACENTA? -to provide for the transfer and exchange of substances. -to act as a barrier to certain substances. -to function as a endocrine gland by producing hormones. WHEN DOES THE PLACENTA BEGIN TO DEVELOP? THE FETUS DOES NOT RECEIVE IMMUNITY TO WHAT? ese pathogens during her pregnancy, fetal infection may occur. Some pathogens can cause birth defects. WHAT HORMONES DO THE PLACENTA SECRETE TO HELP SUSTAIN A PREGNANCY? Progesterone, estrogen...

NSG 318 Final Exam Latest Update Graded A+ acquired resistance type of resistance that is caused by prior exposure to an antibiotic. this can cause an antibiotic to not be effective as it once was for a certain bacteria Acyclovir (Zovarix) antiviral drug used for the treatment of herpes simplex virus and varicella important to increase fluids phlebitis (check site before and throughout therapy), increased bleeding time nephrotoxic Amoxicillin penicillin that is commonly used for...

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UNH Nutrition 400 Final Exam (Answered) 8 enzymes of vitamin B Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Folate, B12, Biotin, Pantothenic Acid, B6 Niacin can be synthesized from? tryptophan Major functions of Folate Formation of DNA, metabolize amino acids, formation of neurotransmitters Synthetic form of folate? folic acid Folate deficiencies can cause? macrocytic anemia and neural tube defects major functions of vitamin B12 formation of blood, folate metabolism, homocysteine metabolism, maintai...

HESI Maternal Exam Prep Test Questions With Verified Solutions Which medication would the nurse identify as a potential cause for the formation of abnormally small eyes in the newborn if used during pregnancy? a. estrogens b. nitrofurantoin c. methotrexate d. valproic acid - ANSWER b. nitrofurantoin Nitrofurantoin, an antimicrobial medication, causes formation of abnormally small eyes in the newborn. Sex hormone supplements, such as estrogens, may cause congenital defects of ...

What is abstinence syndrome? correct answers Symptoms of drug withdrawal as a result of physical dependence of the mother What are the indications for a non-stress test? correct answers Pregnancy problems such as suspected intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), maternal diabetes, or when mother has twins in womb Over how much time should morphine be administered over? correct answers 4-5 minutes to prevent hypotension and respiratory depression A client who does not wish to breastfeed ...

Acute Toxicity refers to toxicity from Correct Answer: a one time exposure to a pesticide Chronic Toxicity refers to toxicity from Correct Answer: many small exposures to a pesticide The Term LD50 refers to the level of toxicity where Correct Answer: 50% mortality is observed Pyrethroid pesticides exert their toxicity in the form of Correct Answer: a nerve poison with symptoms similar to chlorinated hydrocarbons Chronic Toxicity tests are conducted to determine Correct Answer: Teratogen...

DH206 Midterm Exam Questions With Accurate Answers. Adverse Reaction - answerSide effect, toxic reaction, allergic reaction side effect - answer-predictable -dose related -acts on nontarget organs Toxic reaction - answer-predictable -dose related -acts on target organs -extensions of pharmacologic effects Allergic reaction - answer-not predictable -not dose related Teratogenic Effect - answeragents that cause congenital malformations and developmental abnormalities if introduced dur...

Test Bank Focus on Nursing Pharmacology 8th Edition KarchCONTENTS Chapter 01 - Introduction to Drugs .................................................................................................... 2 Chapter 02 - Drugs and the Body .................................................................................................... 19 Chapter 03 - Toxic Effects of Drugs ................................................................................................. 35 Chapter 04 - The Nursi...