A woman tells a primary care NP that she is considering getting pregnant.During a health history,the NP learns that the patient has seasonal allergies,asthma,and epilepsy,all of which are well controlled with a second-generation antihistamine daily,an inhaled steroid daily with albuterol as needed,and an antiepileptic medication daily.The NP should counsel this patient to:
A) take her asthma medications only when she is having an acute exacerbation.
B) avoid using antihistamine medications during her first trimester of pregnancy.
C) discontinue her seizure medications at least 6 months before becoming pregnant.
D) use only oral corticosteroids and not inhaled steroids while pregnant for improved asthma control.
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