Which of the following prescription medications do doctors usually recommend that a woman continue to take while she is pregnant?
A) Accutane, used to treat acne
B) Azidothymidine (or AZT), used to treat HIV/AIDS
C) Thalidomide, used to treat leprosy
D) Soriatane, used to treat the skin condition psoriasis

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Doctors usually recommend that a woman continue to take AZT while she is pregnant to prevent mother-to-child transmission of HIV/AIDS.

It is important to note that the other medications listed in the options are contraindicated in pregnancy and can cause harm to the developing fetus. Accutane, thalidomide, and soriatane are known to cause birth defects and are not safe during pregnancy.

Which of the Following Prescription Medications Do Doctors Usually Recommend