NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
TOXICOLOGY
Question
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SuddenInfant Death Syndrome
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FetalAlcohol Syndrome
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Stillborn
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AlcoholicMiscarriage
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Detailed explanation-1: -Heavy alcohol use during the first trimester of pregnancy can disrupt normal development of the face and the brain. In fact, exposure at any point during gestation may affect brain development. An FAS diagnosis requires: Evidence of prenatal alcohol exposure.
Detailed explanation-2: -Physical defects Distinctive facial features, including small eyes, an exceptionally thin upper lip, a short, upturned nose, and a smooth skin surface between the nose and upper lip. Deformities of joints, limbs and fingers. Slow physical growth before and after birth. Vision difficulties or hearing problems.
Detailed explanation-3: -Alcohol use during pregnancy can cause birth defects and developmental disabilities collectively known as fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs). It can also cause other pregnancy problems, such as miscarriage, stillbirth, and prematurity.
Detailed explanation-4: -FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder) is an umbrella term describing the range of effects that can occur in an individual whose mother drank alcohol during pregnancy. These effects can include physical, behavioral, mental and/ or learning disabilities with possible lifelong implications.