Question

Which of the following statements regarding the care of pregnant women are true? 1. Pregnant women have a higher mortality rate from influenza. 2. Pregnant women may have opioid withdrawal signs and symptoms despite taking the labeled dose of buprenorphine. 3. Increased volume of distribution during pregnancy produces lower drug concentrations. 4. Increased clearance during pregnancy produces lower drug concentrations. 5. Both A and B 6. A, B, C, and D are all correct

Answer 1

Pregnant women have a higher mortality rate from influenza.Influenza causes severe illness during pregnancy.The common symptom of influenza is fever. It has to be detected in early stage and to be get treated.Sometimes it is not teratogenic if it gets treated early. Untreated infuenza results in maternal severe illness, neural tube defects , abortion or premature labor.

After first trimester of pregnancy influenza vaccine is safe. Pregnant women whenever elicits cough, running nose , fever or any other signs and symptoms of flu , they should be get treated early. Early treatment is very much important in cases of pregnant women affected by infuenza. There by we can reduce maternal mortality rate and other complications during pregnancy. Influenza vaccine will be helpful for safe pregnancy.