The Greatest Risk for Prenatal Defects Exists When a Mother

question 50

Multiple Choice

The greatest risk for prenatal defects exists when a mother contracts rubella

• A)in the third month of pregnancy.
• B)in the second trimester of pregnancy.
• C)right before birth.
• D)in the third or fourth week of pregnancy.

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Definitions:

Anxiety And Anxiety-Related Disorders

These are mental health conditions characterized by significant fear, nervousness, and worry, often accompanied by physical symptoms like heart palpitations and sweating.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by persistent unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions).

Terrified Of Being Contaminated

An intense fear of being exposed to harmful substances or germs, often observed in individuals with certain anxiety disorders or phobias.

Overwhelming Anxiety

A state of excessive worry and fear that is disproportionate to the situation at hand, leading to significant distress or impairment.