Ati PN Maternal Newborn 2023
Ati PN Maternal Newborn 2023 ( 53 Questions)
A nurse is caring for a client who is pregnant and has a vaginal culture that is positive for chlamydia.Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer?
Tetracycline is contraindicated in pregnancy due to its potential to cause fetal harm, including teeth discoloration and inhibition of bone growth.
Acyclovir is an antiviral medication used to treat herpes infections, not chlamydia.
Metronidazole is used to treat bacterial vaginosis and trichomoniasis, not chlamydia.
Amoxicillin is a safe and effective antibiotic for treating chlamydia in pregnant women. It is preferred due to its safety profile and effectiveness.
Choice A rationale
Tetracycline is contraindicated in pregnancy due to its potential to cause fetal harm, including teeth discoloration and inhibition of bone growth.
Choice B rationale
Acyclovir is an antiviral medication used to treat herpes infections, not chlamydia.
Choice C rationale
Metronidazole is used to treat bacterial vaginosis and trichomoniasis, not chlamydia.
Choice D rationale
Amoxicillin is a safe and effective antibiotic for treating chlamydia in pregnant women. It is preferred due to its safety profile and effectiveness.