A nurse teaches the client that the newly prescribed medication has a very high risk of causing fetal abnormalities and that reliable measures to prevent pregnancy are essential while taking the medication. The nurse has described a medication that falls into which category?
1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D
D
Rationale: Category X drugs have animal and human studies that show fetal abnormalities. The drug is contraindicated in women who are or may become pregnant. Reliable pregnancy prevention measures must be followed.
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