Zofia'sdermatologist has recommended a drug called Accutane for her acne. Accutane has potentially serious detrimental effects on a fetus, so Zofia is required to have a pregnancy test both before she begins treatment and every month that she takes the medication. In this situation, Accutane would act as a(n) ________________ on an unborn child.
A) proximodistal
B) teratogen
C) cephalocaudal
D) androgen

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A teratogen is any substance or factor that can cause developmental abnormalities in a fetus. Accutane is known to be a teratogen and can cause severe birth defects if taken during pregnancy. Therefore, Zofia needs to have regular pregnancy tests before and during treatment to ensure she is not pregnant while taking the medication. The other answer choices are not applicable in this context.

Zofia'sdermatologist Has Recommended a Drug Called Accutane for Her Acne