Teratogenic Substances Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
Effects of smoking during pregnancy
A
Low birth weight, depression in child, miscarriage, or death.
2
Q
Effects of heroin use?
A
Premature birth, infant withdrawal, persistent distress.
3
Q
Cocaine use effects?
A
Some exaggerated reports, but possible attention/memory problems.
4
Q
Marijuana use?
A
Weakest effects—shaky newborns, possible attention/memory issues later.
