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What is a potential risk associated with cocaine use during pregnancy?
What is a potential risk associated with cocaine use during pregnancy?
- Reduction in fetal growth. (correct)
- Increased risk of congenital malformations involving the CNS.
- Weakening, hypoplasia, and discoloration of long bones.
- Decreased maternal blood pressure.
How can high doses of vitamin A impact pregnancy?
How can high doses of vitamin A impact pregnancy?
- Cause cardiac malformations.
- Cause congenital malformations involving the CNS. (correct)
- Increase maternal blood pressure.
- Result in structural reproductive tract anomalies.
Which medication can result in premature closure of the ductus arteriosus in the fetus?
Which medication can result in premature closure of the ductus arteriosus in the fetus?
- Male hormones
- Warfarin (correct)
- Phenobarbital
- Lithium
What birth defect can result from the use of isotretinoin during pregnancy?
What birth defect can result from the use of isotretinoin during pregnancy?
What effect can male hormones have during pregnancy?
What effect can male hormones have during pregnancy?
What can sometimes cause an allergic reaction to consumers when taking generics?
What can sometimes cause an allergic reaction to consumers when taking generics?
Why are generic drugs typically less expensive than branded drugs?
Why are generic drugs typically less expensive than branded drugs?
What is the main purpose of controlling substances like dangerous drugs during pregnancy?
What is the main purpose of controlling substances like dangerous drugs during pregnancy?
Why is it important for pregnant women to have prenatal check-ups?
Why is it important for pregnant women to have prenatal check-ups?
What is the role of a nurse in regard to teratogens and pregnancy?
What is the role of a nurse in regard to teratogens and pregnancy?
Why are controlled substances tightly regulated during pregnancy?
Why are controlled substances tightly regulated during pregnancy?
Which substance can cause fetal alcohol syndrome, facial and cardiovascular defects, and neurologic dysfunction?
Which substance can cause fetal alcohol syndrome, facial and cardiovascular defects, and neurologic dysfunction?
What birth defects can result from the use of isotretinoin (an acne drug) during pregnancy?
What birth defects can result from the use of isotretinoin (an acne drug) during pregnancy?
Cocaine use during pregnancy has been associated with which complication in the developing fetus?
Cocaine use during pregnancy has been associated with which complication in the developing fetus?
Which of the following drugs can cause skull ossification defects, neonatal anuria, and oligohydramnios in the fetus?
Which of the following drugs can cause skull ossification defects, neonatal anuria, and oligohydramnios in the fetus?
NSAID use during the third trimester of pregnancy can increase the risk for premature closure of which fetal structure?
NSAID use during the third trimester of pregnancy can increase the risk for premature closure of which fetal structure?
Which substance can disturb the development of the embryo or fetus, halting the pregnancy or causing congenital malformations?
Which substance can disturb the development of the embryo or fetus, halting the pregnancy or causing congenital malformations?
