16 Questions
What is one of the objectives of this article?
To describe the effects of substance abuse on the newborn
What percentage of pregnant women use addictive substances?
5%
Which of the following is an example of an illicit drug mentioned in the text?
Marijuana
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), what percentage of pregnant women aged 15 to 17 years abused drugs in 2010?
16%
What is one of the recommendations made by the American Academy of Pediatrics for breastfeeding mothers who abuse substances?
Continue breastfeeding with no restrictions
What percentage of infants is estimated to be exposed to illicit drugs?
5%
What is the reported rate of illicit drug use among pregnant women aged 15 to 44 years in 2010?
4.4%
Which age group of pregnant women has a higher reported percentage of illicit substance abuse?
18 to 25 years
What is mentioned as a reason for the rise in maternal abuse of narcotics?
More liberal use of prescription opiates in pregnant women to palliate pain
What is the concerning health risk posed by the abuse of medications and substances during pregnancy?
Health risk to the fetus, neonate, and developing child
Which substance can affect placental blood flow through vasoconstriction?
Cocaine
What factors affect the placental transfer of drugs?
Concentration of drugs in maternal and fetal circulations, method and timing of administration, and genetic makeup of the mother and fetus
What has led to the increase in infants born addicted to drugs?
"More liberal use of prescription opiates in pregnant women to palliate acute and/or chronic pain"
"What effect do cocaine, heroin, nicotine, and marijuana have on placental blood flow?"
"Decrease placental blood flow through vasoconstriction"
"What factors are important to drug transfer across the placenta?"
"All of the above"
"What has led to the rise in reported illicit drug use among pregnant women aged 15 to 44 years?"
"Increased availability and liberal use of prescription opiates in pregnant women"
Learn about the short- and long-term effects on newborns of exposure to substance abuse in utero. Understand the placental transfer of drugs and their effects on the newborn. Enhance your knowledge in neonatology with this quiz.
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