Identify two threats to prenatal development and list two recommendations for optimal prenatal development you would provide expectant mothers
What will be an ideal response?
A good answer would include the following key points:
• Possible threats to development include the use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs during pregnancy, poor nutrition, lack of prenatal support, mother's age and poor maternal health.
Possible recommendations include:
• Avoid alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. Discuss the potential benefits and dangers of prescription and over the counter drugs with a physician.
• Avoid secondhand smoke; as research has noted smoke in the environment can affect birth weight.
• Eat a well-balanced diet and take prenatal vitamins, including folic acid, which can decrease the likelihood of birth defects.
• Exercise regularly and seek out emotional support from family and friends.
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A) Michelle and Michael are twins and they exhibit similar behaviors. B) Manuel's tendency to be emotional is determined by recessive genes he received from both his parents. C) Clara's blood type is AB because her mother was heterozygous for type B and her father was heterozygous for type A. D) Linda received a dominant gene for freckles from her father, but Linda's freckles are smaller, lighter, and more widely scattered than those of her father.
Medical practitioners in a variety of developed countries are now advocating the use of the Internet and electronic devices to enhance communication between health providers and patients, especially older adults. What is the name of this program?
a. Elder-care b. E-health c. Medical Bridge d. Doctor Talk
In the United States, cannabis is classified as a Schedule I drug. This means that
a. individuals who have been prescribed cannabis for medical purposes are protected against federal prosecution, regardless of their state’s laws. b. individuals living in states that have passed legislation to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana for recreational use are protected against federal prosecution. c. individuals living in states that have passed legislation to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana for medical use are protected against federal prosecution. d. federal laws pre-empt state laws and individuals can be prosecuted federally for cannabis possession. e. state laws pre-empt federal laws and individuals cannot be prosecuted federally for cannabis possession.
Despite the risks of smoking, ________ of men and ________ of women over 18 in the United States are current smokers.
A. 53%; 48% B. 26%; 21% C. 43%; 31% D. 9%; 13%