Salicylate administration is contraindicated in pregnancy because_______________?
Correct answer: D. All of these
- A. It delay onset of labour
- B. Causes pulmonary hypertension of newborn
- C. Readily croses placental barrier
- D. All of these
Explanation
Salicylates cross the placenta and, particularly late in pregnancy, may delay labour and increase the risk of premature closure of the ductus arteriosus or pulmonary hypertension in the newborn. Thus all three listed effects support the contraindication.
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