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notis

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When it comes to medication, pregnant women
 
  A) can take most over-the-counter medications with no fear of affecting their unborn babies, but should avoid prescription drugs, as they are more potent.
  B) can take most over-the-counter medications and prescription medications with no fear of affecting their unborn babies.
  C) can take most prescription medications with no fear of affecting their unborn babies, but should avoid over-the-counter medications.
  D) should avoid taking any medications, if possible, because any drug they take may harm their unborn babies.

Question 2

A pregnant woman who is HIV-positive
 
  A) will always transmit the disease to her unborn baby.
  B) can reduce the risk to her baby by taking appropriate medications during her pregnancy.
  C) is at no risk for spreading HIV to her baby because it is filtered out by the placenta.
  D) will likely have a stillborn child.



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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

B



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