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Same pregnant patient — what is a safe analgesic to prescribe?
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Correct answer: A. Acetaminophen
- A. Correct. Acetaminophen is generally considered the safest analgesic option throughout pregnancy.
- B. NSAIDs like ibuprofen carry risks (especially in the third trimester, including premature closure of the ductus arteriosus) and are generally avoided, particularly later in pregnancy.
- C. Aspirin (an NSAID) carries similar risks to other NSAIDs in pregnancy and is generally avoided for routine analgesia.
- D. Naproxen (an NSAID) carries similar pregnancy risks to other NSAIDs and is generally avoided.