Which Statement Regarding Various Biochemical Assessments Used During Pregnancy Is

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Multiple Choice

Which statement regarding various biochemical assessments used during pregnancy is correct?

• A) Chorionic villus sampling (CVS) is becoming more popular because it provides early diagnosis.
• B) Screening for maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein (MSAFP) levels is recommended between 10 and 12 weeks of gestation in order to give parents time to consider options.
• C) Percutaneous umbilical blood sampling (PUBS) is one of the multiple marker screen tests for Down syndrome.
• D) MSAFP is a screening tool only; it identifies candidates for more definitive procedures.

Recognize the terminology used in categorizing standardized tests.

Understand the general factors that influence variations in adult intelligence over time.

Recognize the comprehensive effects of obesity on health, both psychological and physical.

Identify age-related changes in sensory perceptions such as hearing and vision.

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Definitions:

Non-Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors (NNRTIs)

A class of antiretroviral drugs used to treat HIV by inhibiting the reverse transcriptase enzyme, thus preventing viral replication.

Fusion Inhibitors

A class of drugs used to treat HIV and AIDS by preventing the virus from entering cells, thus inhibiting its replication process.

Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Scan

An imaging test that helps reveal how tissues and organs are functioning by using a radioactive drug to show activity.

Rheumatoid Factor

An antibody found in the blood that is a common indicator of rheumatoid arthritis.