Joe Was Born with Tremors, Irritability, and Problems with Sleeping

question 64

Multiple Choice

Joe was born with tremors, irritability, and problems with sleeping, and was difficult to soothe. It is likely that his mother _________________________ during pregnancy.

• A) smoked cigarettes
• B) used crack cocaine
• C) drank alcohol
• D) used heroin

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Definitions:

BUN

Blood Urea Nitrogen, a test measuring the amount of nitrogen in the blood that comes from urea, a waste product of protein metabolism.

Septra

A brand name for a combination antibiotic containing sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim, used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.

Diuril

A trade name for the medication chlorothiazide, a diuretic drug used to treat high blood pressure and fluid retention.

Lasix

A brand name for furosemide, a medication used to treat fluid retention (edema) and swelling caused by congestive heart failure, liver disease, kidney disease, and other medical conditions.