What type of laxative may lose effectiveness over time?
a. Fiber b. Osmotic, nonabsorbable salts
c. Osmotic, nonabsorbable sugars d. Stimulant
Q. 2Which of the following is characteristic of HIV infection in mothers who breastfeed?
a. The virus cannot be transmitted through the breast milk
b. Breastfeeding is always prohibited for an HIV-infected mother
c. The HIV virus reverts to a dormant stage triggered by postpartum amenorrhea
d. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends exclusive breastfeeding by HIV-positive women for the first 6 months of infant life in developing countries
Q. 3What type of laxative may cause laxative dependence?
a. Fiber b. Osmotic, nonabsorbable salts
c. Osmotic, nonabsorbable sugars d. Stimulant
Q. 4Why are supplements of fish oil NOT recommended for pregnant and lactating women?
a. They may contain Listeria bacteria
b. They may contain concentrated toxins
c. They alter the ratios of dietary omega-3 to omega-6 fatty acids
d. They are often derived from fish containing saturated, shorter-chain fatty acids
Q. 5What type of laxative may cause watery stools or diarrhea?
a. Fiber b. Osmotic, nonabsorbable salts
c. Osmotic, nonabsorbable sugars d. Stimulant
Q. 6What percentage of pregnant women in the United States smoke?
a. 1-2 b. 3-6
c. 7-10 d. 10-14
Q. 7What type of laxative may include aloe?
a. Fiber b. Osmotic, nonabsorbable salts
c. Osmotic, nonabsorbable sugars d. Stimulant
Q. 8Which of the following is a feature of hypertension in pregnancy?
a. Chronic hypertension increases risk for stillbirth
b. Chronic hypertension often leads to macrosomia
c. Gestational hypertension usually develops in the first trimester
d. Gestational hypertension is most common in women who had normal blood pressure before pregnancy
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