Which of the following is MOST accurate about methadone and heroin?
A) They cannot cross through the placenta to the unborn child.
B) They can cause excessive birth weight.
C) They can cross through the placenta but cannot cause addiction in the fetus.
D) They can readilycross through the placental membrane to the fetus.

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Methadone and heroin can readily cross through the placental membrane to the fetus, potentially leading to neonatal abstinence syndrome if the mother uses these substances during pregnancy.

Which of the Following Is MOST Accurate About Methadone and Heroin