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Lactation Consultant

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What is the best definition of teratogenic?
  1. Teratogenic is defined as an infection that occurs after an admission to a healthcare facility.
  2. Teratogenic is defined as an infection that occurs before an admission to a healthcare facility.
  3. Teratogenic is defined as a drug or medication that can lead to a birth defect.
  4. Teratogenic is defined as any agent that can lead to a birth defect.
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Answer: D - Teratogenic is defined as any agent that can lead to a birth defect. Although teratogenic drugs include many drugs and medications, teratogenic agents can also include chemicals, radiation, and maternal infections. An infection that occurs after an admission to a healthcare facility is referred to as a nosocomial infection.
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