Questions and Answers
What does the pregnancy category of a pharmaceutical agent assess?
What is CATEGORY A?
No risk for fetus
What does CATEGORY B indicate?
Insufficient data to use in pregnancy
What does CATEGORY C mean?
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What is the implication of CATEGORY D?
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What does CATEGORY X advise?
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Study Notes
Pregnancy Categories for Drugs
- Assess the risk of fetal injury associated with pharmaceutical use during pregnancy.
- Excludes risks from medications or their metabolites present in breast milk.
- Crucial for healthcare providers to know which categories pregnant patients should avoid, relevant for NCLEX.
Category A
- No known risk to the fetus when used as directed.
Category B
- Insufficient data on the effects during pregnancy, indicating uncertainty about risk levels.
Category C
- Potential benefits of medication may outweigh the probable risks to the fetus.
Category D
- Evidence of risk to the fetus exists; however, benefits of the medication might justify its use in certain situations.
Category X
- Contraindicated in pregnant women or those who may become pregnant due to significant potential risks that outweigh any possible benefits.
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Description
This quiz focuses on understanding the pregnancy categories for pharmaceuticals and their risk assessments concerning fetal injury. It is essential knowledge for healthcare professionals, especially for those preparing for the NCLEX exam. Test your knowledge on which categories are safe for pregnant clients.
