A Pregnant Patient Reports Using Marijuana During Her Pregnancy

question 10

Multiple Choice

A pregnant patient reports using marijuana during her pregnancy. She asks the nurse whether this will affect the fetus. What should the nurse tell her?

• A) Children born to patients who use marijuana will have smaller brains.
• B) Neonates born to patients who use marijuana will have withdrawal syndromes.
• C) Preschool-aged children born to patients who use marijuana are more likely to be hyperactive.
• D) School-aged children born to patients who use marijuana often have difficulty with memory.

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Definitions:

Menstrual Period

The phase in a woman's menstrual cycle during which bleeding from the uterus occurs through the vagina, marking the shedding of the uterine lining.

Follicles

Tiny cavities in the skin or organs, such as the ovary, where eggs develop.

Estrogen Levels

The concentration of estrogen hormones in the blood, which play key roles in sexual and reproductive development, especially in women.

Progesterone Levels

The concentration of progesterone, a hormone important for the menstrual cycle and in maintaining the early stages of pregnancy, in the bloodstream.