Thalidomide, a Mild Tranquilizer Sold Over the Counter in the 1960s

question 26

Multiple Choice

Thalidomide, a mild tranquilizer sold over the counter in the 1960s to alleviate symptoms of morning sickness, is an example of

• A)a barbiturate.
• B)a teratogen.
• C)a safe medication to use during pregnancy.
• D)a carcinogen.

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