Which one of the following statements is an accurate description of a drug with a designation of "Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Pregnancy Category A"?
a. The drug is not likely to cause fetal harm.
b. The drug may or may not cause fetal harm.
c. The drug may cause fetal harm, but it may be used if benefit outweighs risk.
d. Use of the drug is contraindicated owing to prior demonstrated evidence of fetal harm.
ANS: A
Category A means that adequate, well-controlled studies in pregnant women have not shown an increased risk of fetal abnormalities, and the possibility of fetal harm appears remote.
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