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Neonates born to mothers with uncontrolled asthma are at increased risk for a. acidosis b. apnea c. low birth weight - ✔✔C-Neonates born to women with asthma that is not under control are at i ... ncreased risk for prematurity and low birth weight. If asthma is controlled, neonatal outcomes are similar to those neonates born to mothers WITHOU asthma. Pregnancy outcomes of women with renal disease most relates to a. etiology of renal disease b. degree of renal insufficiency c. length of time since onset of the disease - ✔✔B-regardless of etiology of the renal disease in pregnancy, the two factors that most influence pregnancy outcomes is the degree of renal insufficiency and the presence of hypertension. Untreated maternal thyrotoxicosis can lead to a. congenital anomalies b. neonatal hypothyroidism c. preterm delivery - ✔✔C-If a woman with hypothyroidism or thyrotoxicosis is not treated during pregnancy, there is a high incidence of preterm delivery, low birth weight and still births. Congenital anomalies are not common. Hypothyroidism may result in the neonate due to the thyroid medications not the maternal disease. Unregulated glucose control in a woman with diabetes early in pregnancy can predispose the fetus to [Show More]

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