In Germany in the 1950s, the Effects of Teratogens Gained

question 95

Multiple Choice

In Germany in the 1950s, the effects of teratogens gained widespread attention when pregnant women who took ____ to help them sleep gave birth to babies with deformations of their heads, legs, hands, and/or fingers. Over 7,000 babies were harmed by this drug before it was removed from the market.

• A) ​phenteramine
• B) aspasneet
• C) ​thalidomide​
• D) ​paregoric

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Definitions:

Vaginal Examination

A medical procedure where a healthcare provider inspects the vagina and cervix visually and manually to assess health and diagnose conditions.

Rectal Examination

A medical procedure where a doctor inserts a lubricated, gloved finger into the rectum to check for abnormalities in the lower intestine and other internal organs.

Bruit

An adventitious sound of venous or arterial origin heard on auscultation; usually refers to the sound produced by the mixing of arterial and venous blood at dialysis shunts.