Drug transfer to the fetus is more likely during the last trimester of pregnancy for which reason?

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Question 1 of 5

Drug transfer to the fetus is more likely during the last trimester of pregnancy for which reason?

A. Decreased fetal surface area B. Increased placental surface area C. Enhanced blood flow to the fetus D. Increased amount of protein-bound drug in maternal circulation

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

Regarding NSAIDS:

A. at high doses aspirin demonstrates first order kinetics B. aspirin is a reversible inhibitor of cyclooxygenase C. aspirin at a does of ≤ 2 g/day reduces uric acid levels D. all NSAIDS can be found in synovial fluid after repeated dosing

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

Cephalosporins are:

A. excreted in the bile B. excreted via the kidneys in the tubules C. drugs that can undergo hepatic metabolism D. are classified on the basis of antibacterial activity

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

Regarding drugs used in the treatment of status epilepsy:

A. phenytoin is useful in status for its sedating as well as anticonvulsant activity B. phenytoin may be diluted in both saline and dextrose C. the effect of diazepam is long lasting D. respiratory depression is a common complication of phenobarbitone

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

Your individual (person served) complains of a headache. You should:

A. give the aspirin he/she has ordered even though it is only ordered for fever. B. ask the individual to describe the headache and then page the nurse and see what she/he says to do. C. give Motrin (from another individual’s supply if necessary) even if it is not ordered because you know it helps your headaches. D. ignore the individual because he/she is always having headaches and is just looking for attention.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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