Neonatology: Effects of Substance Abuse on Newborns
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What is one of the objectives of this article?

  • To promote the use of drugs during pregnancy
  • To identify popular illicit drugs among teenagers
  • To describe the effects of substance abuse on the newborn (correct)
  • To discourage mothers from seeking prenatal care

    • What percentage of pregnant women use addictive substances?

  • 1%
  • 10%
  • 20%
  • 5% (correct)

    • Which of the following is an example of an illicit drug mentioned in the text?

  • Marijuana (correct)
  • Aspirin
  • Vitamins
  • Antibiotics

    • According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), what percentage of pregnant women aged 15 to 17 years abused drugs in 2010?

    <p>16%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the recommendations made by the American Academy of Pediatrics for breastfeeding mothers who abuse substances?

    <p>Continue breastfeeding with no restrictions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of infants is estimated to be exposed to illicit drugs?

    <p>5%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the reported rate of illicit drug use among pregnant women aged 15 to 44 years in 2010?

    <p>4.4%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which age group of pregnant women has a higher reported percentage of illicit substance abuse?

    <p>18 to 25 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is mentioned as a reason for the rise in maternal abuse of narcotics?

    <p>More liberal use of prescription opiates in pregnant women to palliate pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the concerning health risk posed by the abuse of medications and substances during pregnancy?

    <p>Health risk to the fetus, neonate, and developing child</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which substance can affect placental blood flow through vasoconstriction?

    <p>Cocaine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factors affect the placental transfer of drugs?

    <p>Concentration of drugs in maternal and fetal circulations, method and timing of administration, and genetic makeup of the mother and fetus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has led to the increase in infants born addicted to drugs?

    <p>&quot;More liberal use of prescription opiates in pregnant women to palliate acute and/or chronic pain&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    "What effect do cocaine, heroin, nicotine, and marijuana have on placental blood flow?"

    <p>&quot;Decrease placental blood flow through vasoconstriction&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    "What factors are important to drug transfer across the placenta?"

    <p>&quot;All of the above&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    "What has led to the rise in reported illicit drug use among pregnant women aged 15 to 44 years?"

    <p>&quot;Increased availability and liberal use of prescription opiates in pregnant women&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

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