Monday April 5, 1999 - Question 3

Which of the following statements concerning drugs in breast milk and infant safety is correct?

A. Consideration must be given to the infant’s ability to detoxify and excrete chemicals that may be present in breast milk.
B. All drugs / chemicals present in breast milk will be absorbed by the nursing infant.
C. Small amounts of chemicals from breast milk are not likely to accumulate in the nursing infant.
D. Pharmacokinetic movement of drugs into milk is the most important factor to consider when evaluating the safety of drugs in breast milk.
E. Complications associated with pregnancy or delivery usually will not impact decisions surrounding chemicals in breast milk.
 
 

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