common teratogens and associated effects Flashcards
1
Q
alcohol
A
most common cause of mental retardation
also leads to facial abnormalities and microcephaly
2
Q
cocaine
A
intrauterine growth retardation and placental abruption
3
Q
thalidomide
A
limb defects
4
Q
cigarette smoke
A
intrauterine growth retardation
5
Q
isotretinoin
A
spontaneous abortion, hearing and visual impairment
6
Q
tetracycline
A
discolored teeth
7
Q
warfarin
A
fetal bleeding
8
Q
phenytoin
A
digit hypoplasia and cleft lip/palate
