05-11-2005, 03:55 AM
An 18-year-old homeless woman has been coming to the free clinic for sporadic prenatal care. She has known drug and alcohol problems and it is suspected she is a prosititue. She has requested a MSAFP, which came back in the high range. Fetal parameters are not the only factor that influence abnomal lab values. Which of the following maternal disorders can cause the AFP to be abnomally high?
A. Gestatinal diabetes
B. Liver disorder
C. malnutrition
D. Naternal genetic defects
E. alcohol abuse
F. Crack abuse
G. Marijuana use
H. Cigarette use
A. Gestatinal diabetes
B. Liver disorder
C. malnutrition
D. Naternal genetic defects
E. alcohol abuse
F. Crack abuse
G. Marijuana use
H. Cigarette use