Why is it critical for pregnant women to abstain from smoking?


In pregnant women, cigarette smoking has been linked to retarded fetal growth, higher risk for spontaneous abortion (miscarriage), and prenatal death.

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Granulomas of tuberculosis and gummas of syphilis contain several cell types, but gummas also contain some cells that are not found in other granulomas. Which are those cells?

A. T lymphocytes B. macrophages C. multinucleated giant cells D. plasma cells E. fibroblasts

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Identify and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the analgesics aspirin, acetaminophen, ibuprofen, naproxen sodium, and ketoprofen.

What will be an ideal response?

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Cautions for the use of bronchodilators include ________.

a.  glaucoma b.  COPD c.  hyperthyroidism d.  hypertension

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____________________ is the placement of a feeding tube through the nose and into the stomach.?

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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