Asked by Jasmine Owusuaa on May 20, 2024
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__________, a drug prescribed by European physicians in the 1950s and 1960s for nausea, was found to cause limb deficiencies or malformations in infants.
A) Dilantin
B) Acetaminophen
C) Mellaril
D) Thalidomide
E) Benadryl
Thalidomide
A drug prescribed for nausea in the 1950s and 1960s by European physicians that was found to cause limb deficiencies or malformations in infants.
Limb Deficiencies
A condition characterized by the absence or malformation of one or more limbs from birth, affecting mobility or the performance of daily activities.
Malformations
Physical deformities or irregularities in the body structure, often present from birth.
- Recognize risk factors during prenatal, perinatal, and neonatal stages linked to intellectual disabilities.
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Nikhil BhallaMay 24, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Thalidomide was a drug prescribed in Europe for nausea during pregnancy, but it was found to cause limb deficiencies or malformations in infants who were exposed to it in utero. Dilantin is an anticonvulsant, Acetaminophen is a pain reliever, Mellaril is an antipsychotic, and Benadryl is an antihistamine, none of which are associated with such severe birth defects.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize risk factors during prenatal, perinatal, and neonatal stages linked to intellectual disabilities.