Which of the Following Is True of Diethylstilbestrol (DES)

question 81

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of diethylstilbestrol (DES) ?

• A)It has been found to be beneficial to the fetus when taken regularly throughout a woman's pregnancy.
• B)It is currently an approved "morning-after" pill for women who have had unprotected intercourse.
• C)It has been shown to have little or no effect upon the developing fetus when taken in high doses.
• D)It has been shown to cause cancer of the vagina in girls whose mothers took the drug while pregnant.

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