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Which of the following is the MOST concerning potential side effect of high-dose vitamin A supplementation during pregnancy?

Congenital heart defects

Fetal growth restriction

Preeclampsia

Miscarriage (correct)

What is the MOST important dietary recommendation for a vegan or vegetarian patient planning pregnancy?

Supplement with vitamin B12 (correct)

Increase intake of iodine

Ensure adequate calcium intake

Avoid mercury-containing fish

Which of the following is the MOST significant risk factor for gestational hypertension, diabetes, and preeclampsia?

Smoking

Caffeine consumption

Family history of genetic disorders

Obesity (correct)

What is the MOST important recommendation regarding alcohol consumption for a patient planning pregnancy?

Abstain completely from alcohol Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the MOST important factor to screen for during the preconception visit?

Family history of intellectual disability Signup and view all the answers

What is the MOST important recommendation regarding exercise for a patient planning pregnancy?

Maintain normal population recommendations for exercise Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following substances is known to cause fetal growth restriction, stillbirth, and prematurity?

Stimulants like cocaine and methamphetamines Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential consequence of opioid use during pregnancy?

Neonatal abstinence syndrome Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors should be considered when assessing the potential challenges faced during pregnancy?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following substances is known to have teratogenic effects during pregnancy?

Petrol-sniffing Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following acronyms represents a group of infections that can affect pregnancy?

TORCH Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following should be addressed during the mental health screening for a pregnant woman?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended target HbA1c level for diabetic women at the time of conception?

$\leq 6.5% Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following medical conditions does NOT require preconception advice according to the text?

Asthma Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended advice regarding alcohol consumption during pregnancy?

Abstinence is recommended Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following immunizations should be considered prior to pregnancy according to the text?

Hepatitis B, rubella, and varicella Signup and view all the answers

What advice is given in the text regarding smoking during pregnancy?

Smoking should be quit, and the partner should also abstain Signup and view all the answers

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