What Is the Primary Risk to the Developing Fetus During

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Multiple Choice

What is the primary risk to the developing fetus during pregnancy if there is cocaine use by the mother?

• A) Decreased fetal circulation and oxygenation
• B) Increased maternal weight gain and edema
• C) Neural tube defects and low birth weight
• D) Respiratory difficulties and excess mucus

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Definitions:

DSM-5

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, a classification and diagnostic tool published by the American Psychiatric Association used in psychiatry and psychology.

Normal Weight

A weight classification based on body mass index (BMI) that is considered healthy and not underweight or overweight.

DSM-5

The fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, published by the American Psychiatric Association, used for diagnosing mental disorders.

Laxatives

Substances taken to stimulate bowel movements, often used to treat constipation by softening stools or increasing their movement through the bowel.