A Small Head, Malformed Face, Heart, and Ears, Seizures, Hyperactivity

question 215

Multiple Choice

A small head, malformed face, heart, and ears, seizures, hyperactivity, and learning disabilities are all associated with

• A) fetal alcohol syndrome.
• B) Parkinson's disease.
• C) offspring of teenaged pregnancies.
• D) prenatal exposure to caffeine.

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Definitions:

Palliative Care

Medical care aimed at providing relief from the symptoms and stress of a serious illness, focusing on improving quality of life for both the patient and the family.

Acute Care

A branch of secondary health care where a patient receives active but short-term treatment for a severe injury or episode of illness, an urgent medical condition, or during recovery from surgery.

Hospice Care

Specialized care designed to provide comfort and support to patients and their families during the final stages of a terminal illness.

Terminal Restlessness

A condition often experienced in the final days of life, characterized by agitation, confusion, and physical restlessness, associated with a variety of end-of-life conditions.