A Pregnant Patient Asks Her Provider About the Safe Use

A pregnant patient asks her provider about the safe use of medications during the third trimester. What will the provider tell her about drugs taken at this stage?

A) "They may need to be given in higher doses if they undergo renal clearance."
B) "They require lower doses if they are metabolized by the liver."
C) "They are less likely to cross the placenta and affect the fetus."
D) "Drugs are more likely to cause anatomical defects if they are taken during the second trimester.