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Which of the following factors places the woman in a high-risk category for pregnancy complications?
Which of the following factors places the woman in a high-risk category for pregnancy complications?
- History of cocaine use (correct)
- Body mass index (BMI) of 17.5
- Sister giving birth to an infant with a neural tube defect (NTD) (correct)
- Occasional alcohol consumption
- Family history of diabetes mellitus and cancer
The woman's age of 24 years places her in a high-risk category for pregnancy complications.
The woman's age of 24 years places her in a high-risk category for pregnancy complications.
False (B)
The woman's blood pressure of 108/70 mm Hg places her in a high-risk category for pregnancy complications.
The woman's blood pressure of 108/70 mm Hg places her in a high-risk category for pregnancy complications.
False (B)
The woman's BMI of 17.5 places her in a high-risk category for pregnancy complications.
The woman's BMI of 17.5 places her in a high-risk category for pregnancy complications.
The woman's pulse rate of 72 beats/min places her in a high-risk category for pregnancy complications.
The woman's pulse rate of 72 beats/min places her in a high-risk category for pregnancy complications.
The woman's respiratory rate of 16 breaths/min places her in a high-risk category for pregnancy complications.
The woman's respiratory rate of 16 breaths/min places her in a high-risk category for pregnancy complications.
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Body Mass Index (BMI)
Body Mass Index (BMI)
A measure of body fat based on height and weight.
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
A condition where a person's blood pressure is consistently high.
Diabetes Mellitus
Diabetes Mellitus
A condition where the body cannot regulate blood sugar levels properly.
Neural Tube Defects (NTDs)
Neural Tube Defects (NTDs)
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Cocaine Use During Pregnancy
Cocaine Use During Pregnancy
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Family History
Family History
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Low BMI (Below 18.5)
Low BMI (Below 18.5)
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Alcohol Consumption During Pregnancy
Alcohol Consumption During Pregnancy
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Family History of NTDs
Family History of NTDs
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Multiple Risk Factors
Multiple Risk Factors
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Study Notes
Patient Risk Factors
- Young age (24 years)
- Low BMI (17.5)
- Cocaine use (multiple times in the past year)
- Alcohol use (occasional)
- Family history of diabetes mellitus and cancer
- Sister's infant with a neural tube defect (NTD)
- Potentially concerning blood pressure (108/70 mm Hg), pulse (72 beats/min), and respiratory rate (16 breaths/min) — though these alone may not be indicative of high risk.
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