What Is the Current Recommendation About the Use of Drugs

question 95

Multiple Choice

What is the current recommendation about the use of drugs during pregnancy?

• A) Over-the-counter drugs are harmless to a fetus.
• B) Prescription drugs can be taken if their dosage is reduced.
• C) In small amounts, any drug is safe.
• D) Avoid all drugs until you consult with a doctor.

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Minerals

Inorganic nutrients ingested as salts dissolved in food and water.

Free-Living Flatworms

Flatworms that are not parasitic and live independently in various aquatic or moist terrestrial environments.

Pharynx

The membrane-lined cavity behind the nose and mouth, connecting them to the esophagus.

Digestive Enzymes

Proteins that accelerate the breakdown of food molecules into absorbable nutrients within the digestive system.