NURS 3100 Exam 1 Practice

Which classifications of medications have shown no confirmed risk for fetal abnormalities if taken while pregnant (additional correct answer)?

1. Category C

2. Category B

3. Category D

4. Category X

The correct answer is: Category C

Category C medications have shown no confirmed risk for fetal abnormalities if taken while pregnant. Category B medications are also considered relatively safe during pregnancy, but Category A is the most preferred as they have shown no risk in controlled studies on pregnant women. Category D medications have shown evidence of risk to the fetus, and Category X medications are contraindicated during pregnancy due to evidence of fetal abnormalities.