APEA Pharm- Pregnancy Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified

APEA Pharm- Pregnancy Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified Which medication is considered safest for treating hypertension during pregnancy? A. ACE inhibitors B. Beta-blockers C. Methyldopa D. Angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) What is the recommended prenatal vitamin to prevent neural tube defects? A. Vitamin B12 only B. Folic acid C. Vitamin C D. Vitamin D Which class of antibiotics is contraindicated during pregnancy due to risk of fetal bone growth impairment? A. Penicillins 2 B. Macrolides C. Tetracyclines D. Cephalosporins What is the preferred medication for treating hypothyroidism in pregnancy? A. Methimazole B. Levothyroxine C. Propylthiouracil D. Carbimazole Which vaccine should be avoided during pregnancy? A. Influenza (inactivated) B. Tdap C. Live attenuated vaccines such as MMR D. Hepatitis B What is the safest analgesic for use in pregnancy? A. Ibuprofen in the third trimester 3 B. Acetaminophen C. Aspirin D. Naproxen Which medication is commonly used to prevent preterm labor? A. Magnesium sulfate B. Progesterone supplementation C. Indomethacin after 32 weeks D. Nifedipine in first trimester What is the primary concern when prescribing warfarin during pregnancy? A. Maternal bleeding risk B. Fetal teratogenicity, especially during the first trimester C. Hypertension in mother D. Neonatal hypoglycemia Which medication is preferred for nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy? A. Ondansetron 4 B. Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) C. Metoclopramide D. Promethazine What is the safest antihypertensive drug during pregnancy-induced hypertension? A. Lisinopril B. Losartan C. Hydralazine D. Atenolol Which class of drugs should be avoided in pregnancy due to risk of fetal renal damage? A. Beta-blockers B. Calcium channel blockers C. ACE inhibitors D. Diuretics What is the recommended treatment for asymptomatic bacteriuria in pregnancy? A. No treatment necessary