Which medication with the nurse identify as a potential cause for the formation of abnormally small eyes in the newborn if used during pregnancy?

b. nitrofurantoin

Nitrofurantoin, an antimicrobial medication, causes formation of abnormally small eyes in the newborn. Sex hormone supplements, such as estrogens, may cause congenital defects of female reproductive organs. Methotrexate can cause congenital abnormalities (central nervous system and limbs malformations) and fetal death. Valproic acid is high teratogenic and cause neural tube defects, atrial septal defect, cleft palate, hypospadias, polydactyly, and craniosynostosis.

What are drugs that will cause abnormal development of the fetus?

Each of the following drugs or drug groups may cause birth defects in a developing fetus:.
ACE (angiotensin converting enzyme) inhibitors..
angiotensin II antagonist..
isotretinoin (an acne drug).
alcohol..
cocaine..
high doses of vitamin A..
lithium..
male hormones..

Which medications would the nurse identify as being used to induce labor in pregnant clients?

Misoprostol and oxytocin are the most commonly used agents for cervical ripening and labor induction.

What medicine can affect pregnancy?

What medicines should you avoid during pregnancy?.
Bismuth subsalicylate (such as Pepto-Bismol)..
Phenylephrine or pseudoephedrine, which are decongestants. ... .
Cough and cold medicines that contain guaifenesin. ... .
Pain medicines like aspirin and ibuprofen (such as Advil and Motrin) and naproxen (such as Aleve)..

What is teratogenic medication?

A drug is a teratogen if its administration to the pregnant mother, directly or indirectly, causes a structural or functional change in the fetus or child. Organ formation within the fetus occurs in the first 3 months of pregnancy, teratogenic drugs taken in this period therefore tend to cause structural defects.