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
Cocaine is a central nervous system stimulant that causes hypertension and vasoconstriction. Sex acts exchanged for drugs place the woman at increased risk for sexually transmitted diseases because of multiple partners and probable lack of protection. One of the most common problems associated with cocaine use during pregnancy is premature delivery of the infant.
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