Judith's newborn infant son is exhibiting signs of deafness.Her doctor suspects that Judith consumed which of the following drugs during pregnancy?

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Streptomycin is an antibiotic that can cross the placenta and can cause damage to the developing auditory nerves in the fetus, leading to deafness. Tetracycline can also cause hearing loss, but it is not typically used during pregnancy due to its potential effect on fetal bone growth. Cocaine and amphetamines can cause a range of developmental problems, but deafness is not typically associated with their use during pregnancy.

Judith's Newborn Infant Son Is Exhibiting Signs of Deafness