Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A) In monophasic oral contraceptive drugs, 7 of the tablets in a 28-day pill pack contain an analgesic drug.
B) Most physicians prescribe an oral contraceptive drug that contains as low a dose of estrogen as possibleâ€"35 mcg of estrogen in each tablet.
C) The drug oxytocin (Pitocin) is used to stop premature labor.
D) The risks of serious adverse effects while taking an oral contraceptive drug increase for patients who smoke or are older than 55 years of age.


Answer: B

A) This statement is false. Oral contraceptive drugs never contain an analgesic drug.
C) This statement is false. This drug is used to start labor contractions.
D) Serious adverse effects increase for patients who smoke or are older than 35 years, not 55 years, of age.

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