Monday, April 13, 2009

USMLE STEP 3 QUESTION ON DEMAND

Which of the following statements is true regarding smoking during pregnancy?

A) Smoking increases the risk of attention-deficit disorder in the child.
B) Nicotine patches are a safe alternative during pregnancy.
C) Bupropion (Zyban) should be avoided during pregnancy.
D) Regardless of when she stops smoking, infants born to mothers with a smoking history are more at risk for neonatal complications.
E) When compared to total abstinence, reducing the number of cigarettes smoked has no effect on fetal outcomes.

SENT BY: DR. SANJAY