Reproductive Toxicology Flashcards

1
Q

AMES test

A

Identifies mutagenic materials using sample bacteria– doesn’t always transfer to other tests, subjects

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

0.05 rads

A

Background

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

0.5 rads

A

no effect

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

5 rads

A

Counseling threshold

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

50 rads

A

Microcephaly, mental retardation

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

5000 rads

A

Abortion

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Valproic acid

A

Seizure tx/migraine
Category D
Spina bifida 20x
10% risk overall - autism, cognitive impairment

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Isotretinoin

A

Category X

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

OTC

A

Category X

No inc in birth defects, just contraindicated in pregnancy

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Thalidomide

A

Was prescribed for morning sickness in 1950s
Selectively toxic to embryo - Category X
Abnormal limbs
Embryo harmed before maternal effects

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

ACE-I

A

Category D
During 2nd trimester, can cause renal insufficiency via poisoning fetal RAAS system
CV defects

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Diethylstilbestrol (DES)

A

Given to prevent miscarriage, diabetes

Causes clear cell carcinoma - vagina cancer

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly