Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Flashcards
1
Q
What is the chemical name for alcohol?
A
Ethanol
2
Q
What symptoms show for FASD?
A
Jitteriness
poor feeding
seizures
feeding intolerance/regurgitation
3
Q
What facial features diagnoses FASD?
A
mid-face hypoplasia
beaking of forehead
sunken nasal bridge
small, upturned nose
micrognathia
ear deformities
smooth/indistinct philtrum
4
Q
FASD diagnosis?
A
growth restriction
FASD facial phenotype
CNS damage/dysfunction
gestational alcohol exposure
5
Q
What treatment is there for FASD?
A
none
6
Q
Is there a safe amount of alcohol to drink during pregnancy?
A
No
