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What is the definition of a congenital anomaly?
What is the definition of a congenital anomaly?
- Abnormalities of structure, function, or body metabolism that are present at birth (correct)
- An abnormality present at birth that can be treated or cured
- A mental or physical disability that is present at birth
- A deviation from the normal structure or function
What is the incidence of major congenital anomalies?
What is the incidence of major congenital anomalies?
- 1%
- 10%
- 3% (correct)
- 5%
What is VACTERL association?
What is VACTERL association?
- An acronym that stands for Verterbral, Anal, Cardiac, Tracheal, Esophageal, Renal, Limb association (correct)
- A type of inherited metabolic disorder
- A type of functional and behavioral deficit
- A type of structural defect that affects multiple structures
What is the cause of most congenital anomalies?
What is the cause of most congenital anomalies?
What is an example of a non-structural defect?
What is an example of a non-structural defect?
What is the leading cause of death in the first year of life?
What is the leading cause of death in the first year of life?
Which type of genetic disorder is characterized by no male-to-male transmission?
Which type of genetic disorder is characterized by no male-to-male transmission?
What is the name of the syndrome that results from a chromosomal anomaly of 45,X?
What is the name of the syndrome that results from a chromosomal anomaly of 45,X?
What is the name of the virus that can cause an intrinsic insult to a fetus during pregnancy?
What is the name of the virus that can cause an intrinsic insult to a fetus during pregnancy?
Which of the following is an example of an environmental agent that can cause an extrinsic insult?
Which of the following is an example of an environmental agent that can cause an extrinsic insult?
What is the name of the disease that results from a mutation in a single gene, causing anemia and other complications?
What is the name of the disease that results from a mutation in a single gene, causing anemia and other complications?
What is the name of the medication that can cause phocomelia, a congenital abnormality?
What is the name of the medication that can cause phocomelia, a congenital abnormality?
What is teratogenesis?
What is teratogenesis?
What type of teratogen is radiation an example of?
What type of teratogen is radiation an example of?
What is the primary goal of pre-pregnancy assessment?
What is the primary goal of pre-pregnancy assessment?
What is the purpose of screening programs in pre-pregnancy assessment?
What is the purpose of screening programs in pre-pregnancy assessment?
What is an important factor to consider during history taking in prenatal procedures?
What is an important factor to consider during history taking in prenatal procedures?
What is the purpose of genetic counseling in pre-pregnancy assessment?
What is the purpose of genetic counseling in pre-pregnancy assessment?
What is the primary reason for termination of pregnancy in cases involving congenital malformations?
What is the primary reason for termination of pregnancy in cases involving congenital malformations?
What is the significance of routine examination of newborns immediately after birth and a few days later?
What is the significance of routine examination of newborns immediately after birth and a few days later?
What is the purpose of preconception management options?
What is the purpose of preconception management options?
What is the primary goal of postpartum management options?
What is the primary goal of postpartum management options?
What is the main limitation of in utero treatment (fetal therapy)?
What is the main limitation of in utero treatment (fetal therapy)?
What is the primary reason for conducting routine investigations during pregnancy?
What is the primary reason for conducting routine investigations during pregnancy?
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