Which of the Following Is TRUE of the Use of Cocaine

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is TRUE of the use of cocaine during pregnancy?

• A)The use of cocaine during pregnancy is associated with the risk of a delayed birth.
• B)Infants exposed to cocaine are more likely to have a larger head circumference.
• C)Infants exposed to cocaine in utero display central nervous system anomalies.
• D)Research has found no link between a fetus's exposure to cocaine and retardation.

Understand the significance of specificity and clarity in medical abbreviations to prevent misinterpretation.

Understand and accurately use medical abbreviations.

Comprehend basic medical terminology and its origins.

Identify the correct terminology for diagnosing diseases.

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Definitions:

Negligence

The failure to take reasonable care or steps to prevent loss or injury to another party, resulting in harm or damage.

Four Ds of Negligence

A legal concept involving duty, dereliction of duty, direct causation, and damages, used to establish the liability in a negligence case.

Damages

Money paid as compensation for violating legal rights.