A female client has been prescribed a tricyclic antidepressant.The nurse will educate this client that most of these medications belong to which pregnancy categories?

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Tricyclic antidepressants are generally categorized as pregnancy category C and D, indicating that there is evidence of potential risks to the fetus, but the benefits may outweigh the risks in certain situations. Category C implies risk cannot be ruled out, and D indicates positive evidence of risk.

A Female Client Has Been Prescribed a Tricyclic Antidepressant