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What can teratogenic drugs cause in babies?
What can teratogenic drugs cause in babies?
What are beta-blockers and calcium blockers used for?
What are beta-blockers and calcium blockers used for?
What can diuretics cause?
What can diuretics cause?
What are statins and fibrates used for?
What are statins and fibrates used for?
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What is ezetimibe used for?
What is ezetimibe used for?
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What is nicotinic acid used for?
What is nicotinic acid used for?
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What is the range of drug categories in pregnancy?
What is the range of drug categories in pregnancy?
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What percentage of pregnant women take drugs with evidence of fetal risk?
What percentage of pregnant women take drugs with evidence of fetal risk?
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What percentage of pregnant women take drugs with potential risk but benefit outweighs it?
What percentage of pregnant women take drugs with potential risk but benefit outweighs it?
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What percentage of drugs have no evidence of safety during pregnancy?
What percentage of drugs have no evidence of safety during pregnancy?
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Which type of medication can cause dehydration and allergic reactions?
Which type of medication can cause dehydration and allergic reactions?
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What are teratogenic drugs?
What are teratogenic drugs?
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Study Notes
- Teratogenic drugs can cause deformities or cancer in babies.
- Beta-blockers and calcium blockers are used for heart conditions.
- Cardiac medicine (diuretics) can cause dehydration and allergic reactions.
- Statins and fibrates are used to lower cholesterol levels.
- Ezetimibe is used with statins to reduce cardiovascular risk.
- Nicotinic acid is used to lower lipoprotein synthesis.
- Drug categories in pregnancy range from no risk to fetal risk outweighing benefit.
- 5% of pregnant women take drugs with evidence of fetal risk.
- 50% of pregnant women take drugs with potential risk but benefit outweighs it.
- 40% of drugs have no evidence of safety during pregnancy.
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Test your knowledge on drugs and their effects on the body with this informative quiz! From teratogenic drugs to cardiac medicine, this quiz covers a wide range of topics related to medication use. Learn about drug categories during pregnancy and the potential risks and benefits associated with taking certain medications. Sharpen your understanding of cholesterol and cardiovascular medication, and discover the impact that these drugs can have on the body. With this quiz, you'll be a pro at identifying the effects of different types of medication in no time