NCLEX RN Free Practice Questions Practice Question

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The clinic nurse is teaching a co-worker regarding medication administration. The nurse is aware that which of the following medications are category X medications and should not be taken by the client during pregnancy?

Correct Answer: A, B

Rationale: Category X medications, like minocycline (A) and tazarotene (Tazorac, B), are contraindicated in pregnancy due to fetal harm. Calcipotriene (Devonex, C), levothyroxine (D), and cefazolin (E) are safer (categories B or C).

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