While reading the package insert that accompanies a medication, you note that it has been assigned a pregnancy category D. This means that:
A. studies in animals have demonstrated adverse effects; however, studies have not been conducted in humans.
B. studies in animals have not demonstrated a risk to the fetus; however, adequate studies have not been performed in humans.
C. risk of adverse effects has clearly been demonstrated in humans; therefore, the drug should not be administered to pregnant women.
D. risk to the human fetus has been demonstrated; however, administration of the drug may outweigh the risk of potential adverse effects in certain circumstances.
Ans: D. risk to the human fetus has been demonstrated; however, administration of the drug may outweigh the risk of potential adverse effects in certain circumstances.
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