Which of the following statements is correct?
A) Three basic kinds of drugs used for labor are analgesia, anesthesia, and oxytocin/Pitocin.
B) Analgesia is used to relieve pain.
C) Higher doses of drugs given to the mother during delivery potentially have a more negative effect on the fetus than lower doses.
D) All of these answers are correct.

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All of the given statements are correct. Analgesia is used to relieve pain during labor, anesthesia is used to block sensation in a particular part of the body, and oxytocin/pitocin is used to induce or augment labor contractions. Higher doses of drugs given to the mother during delivery have the potential to affect the fetus negatively, and thus, it is important to carefully monitor the dosage and its effects.

Which of the Following Statements Is Correct