A ____________________ Is a Substance That Introduces Risk to the Developing

question 41

Multiple Choice

A ____________________ is a substance that introduces risk to the developing organism during pregnancy.

• A) poison
• B) habituation
• C) monster
• D) teratogen

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Definitions:

Medication Action

The mechanism by which a medication produces its intended effects on the body or specific disease processes.

IM (Intramuscular)

A route of medication administration where the drug is injected directly into the muscle tissue.

Mg/Kg/D

Milligrams per kilogram per day; a unit of dosage calculation based on a patient's weight, common in prescription medication dosing.

Tsp (Teaspoon)

A unit of measure commonly used in cooking to quantify volume, equal to about 5 milliliters.