Thalidomide was a popular drug in the 1960s given to
A) treat insomnia and nausea.
B) delay childbirth with premature labor.
C) enhance the delivery of nutrients to the fetus.
D) promote protein retention by the mother during pregnancy.

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Thalidomide was initially marketed in the late 1950s and early 1960s as a sedative or hypnotic, and it was also used off-label to treat morning sickness and nausea in pregnant women.

Thalidomide Was a Popular Drug in the 1960s Given to