Congenital malformations - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Single- gene disorders are _______and ________. - ANSWER biochemical defects metabolic disorders polygenic disorders manifest as... - ANSWER congenital malformations diabetes mellitus cancer Chromosomal disorders cause: - ANSWER multiple birth defects Autosomal Dominant - ANSWER dominnant gene on autosome affected person has affected parent - 50% they get it unaffected people don't give to kids

The perinatal nurse explains to the student nurse that ____ is the leading cause of neonatal death in the United States. Select one: a. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome b. Respiratory distress of newborns c. Effects of maternal complications d. Congenital malformations Correct Answer-d. Congenital malformations Tobacco use during pregnancy is associated with adverse effects on the unborn infant such as intrauterine growth restriction, preterm births, and respiratory problems. By race, which ...

What is one of the primary causes of illness and death in the neonate? CORRECT ANSWER Complications related to prematurity What are the two most important predictors of an infant's health and survival? CORRECT ANSWER -period of gestation -birth weight What are the second leading causes of infant death in the United States? CORRECT ANSWER -prematurity -low birth weight What is the leading cause of infant death in the United States? CORRECT ANSWER -congenital malformations -chromosoma...

Which of the following medications should be given to patients presenting to the emergency department (ED) with an altered level of consciousness, seizures, or both, if a concern of Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome exists? - Answer Folate (Folic acid) Chlordiazepoxide (Librium) Thiamine (Vitamin B1) Lorazepam (Ativan) Which of the following pharmaceutical agents is not recommended for treating methanol poisoning? - Answer Ethanol intravenously Fomepizole (Antizole) Sodium Bicarbonate D...

Which medication would the nurse identify as a potential cause for the formation of abnormally small eyes in the newborn if used during pregnancy? a. estrogens b. nitrofurantoin c. methotrexate d. valproic acid o :## b. nitrofurantoin Nitrofurantoin, an antimicrobial medication, causes formation of abnormally small eyes in the newborn. Sex hormone supplements, such as estrogens, may cause congenital defects of female reproductive organs. Methotrexate can cause congenital abnormalitie...

N4150 Final Exam Questions Exam With Verified Answers. Match the definition to the correct term. Number of maternal deaths from births and complications of pregnancy, childbirth and puerperium per 100,000 live births Number of live births in 1 year per 1000 population Number of deaths of infants younger than 1 year of age per 1000 births - answerMaternal mortality rate Birth rate Infant mortality rate The perinatal nurse explains to the student nurse that a goal of the Healthy People 2...

patho PA and course quizzes Questions and Verified Answers|100% Correct An advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) is consulting with a teen patient who has recently learned that she is pregnant. The APRN knows that a certain medication taken by the patient can contribute to the development of congenital malformations in the fetus. The APRN reviews the patient's current medication list and finds one medication that is a concern. Which medication is the APRN concerned about? Retinoic...

Which of the following women is at the highest risk for health disparity? a. A white, middle-class, 16-year-old woman b. An African American, middle-class, 25-year-old woman c. An African American, upper-middle-class, 19-year-old woman d. An Asian, low-income, 30-year-old woman Correct Answer-D. Health disparities address the differences in access, use of health care services, and health outcomes. Based on race Hispanics experienced the worst health care. Based on income, the poor and low-...

CMN 568 Unit 6 Questions with 100% Verified Correct Answers 2024/2025 What does folate deficiency resemble? - Correct Answer megaloblastic anemia as seen in B12 deficiency except that neurologic abnormalities are absent When does megaloblastic anemia of folate deficiency develop? - Correct Answer within 4-5 months When does neural tube closure take place? - Correct Answer 21-28 days post conception What is the most common neural tube defect? - Correct Answer spina bifida What is the...

NUR 2063 Exam 2: Gastrointestinal SystemCleft Lip - correct answer cause: failure of the maxillary processes and nasal elevations or upper lip to fuse during development s/s: congenital defects of the mouth and face, teeth and nose malformations, feeding issues, speech problems, ear infections, and hearing problems Cleft Palate - correct answer cause: failure of the hard and soft palate to fuse in development, creating an opening between the oral and nasal cavity s/s: congenital defects...