A pregnant woman who abuses cocaine admits to exchanging sex for her drug habit. This behavior puts her at a greater risk for
a. Depression of the central nervous system
b. Hypotension and vasodilation
c. Sexually transmitted diseases
d. Postmature birth
C
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A Cocaine is a central nervous system stimulant.
B Cocaine causes hypertension and vasoconstriction.
C Sex acts exchanged for drugs place the woman at increased risk for sexually
transmitted diseases because of multiple partners and lack of protection.
D Premature delivery of the infant is one of the most common problems associated
with cocaine use during pregnancy.
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