SAS#10

Question 1

any factor, chemical or physical
that adversely affects the fertilized ovum,
embryo or fetus

Answer 1

TERATOGEN

Question 2

Requirements for optimal health

Answer 2

• sound genes,
• healthy intrauterine environment

Question 3

2 exceptions to the rule: ________ affect fetus throughout the
pregnancy

Answer 3

syphilis &
toxoplasmosis

Question 4

causes limb defects

Answer 4

thalidomide

Question 5

causes tooth enamel & bone
deformities

Answer 5

tetracycline

Question 6

TORCH INFECTIONS

Answer 6

• Toxoplasmosis,
• Other infections like syphilis, hepatitis B virus,
& HIV
• Rubella,
• Cytomegalovirus,
• Herpes simplex virus

Question 7

(to identify fetal risk factors)

Answer 7

immunologic tests on the pregnant woman

Question 8

(to detect if antibodies vs the
teratogens are present)

Answer 8

immunologic tests on newborn

Question 9

recent or current
infection

Answer 9

positive for IgM abs

Question 10

maternal abs crossed
placenta

Answer 10

positive for IgG

Question 11

Protozoal infection spread through
contact with uncooked meat, handling
of cat stool in soil or cat litter

Answer 11

TOXOPLASMOSIS