What was a key limitation of the old FDA pregnancy category system, and how should risk be assessed now?

• A. It oversimplified risk; rely on detailed labeling and clinical judgment to assess fetal risk; use current guidelines.
• B. It relied on a single-letter system that was too complex for clinicians.
• C. It ignored fetal risk and focused only on maternal outcomes.
• D. It applied the same standard to all drugs regardless of mechanism.

Answer: (A)