High-risk pregnancies — Flashcards

Flashcard 51: malformation (organogenesis)

Answer: intrinsic disruption; occcurs during embryonic period

Flashcard 52: After week 8, teratogens tend to exert _____ effects on the fetus.

Answer: growth and function

Flashcard 53: Diethylstilbestrol (DES)

Answer: vaginal clear cell adenocarcinoma, congenital Mullerian anomalies

Flashcard 54: cocaine

Answer: abnormal fetal development, placental abruption, fetal stimulant addiction

Flashcard 55: tobacco

Answer: preterm labor, placental problems, IUGR, ADHD

Flashcard 56: alcohol

Answer: fetal alcohol syndrome

Flashcard 57: maternal PKU

Answer: mother with PKU eats improper diet during pregnancy

Extra: newborn microcephaly, mental retardation, growth retardation, congenital heart defects

Flashcard 58: A 17 year old is pregnant and requests an abortion.

Answer: Depending on the state, physician may need parental consent. DO NOT advise an abortion because of mother's age or condition of fetus unless medically justified.

Flashcard 59: A 15 year old is pregnant and wants to keep the child. Her parents want you to tell her to give the child up for adoption.

Answer: Provide requested information and encourage conversation between both parties. Ultimately, the 15 year old mother has the right to make decisions regarding her child.

Flashcard 60: What is the criteria for low birthweight?

Answer: <2500 g