afp - purplepen

[ArchivalUser]

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

[ArchivalUser]

B. Liver disorder

[ArchivalUser]

alcohol abuse.
inc afp associated neural tube defect due to low folate which is commmon cause of alcoholic

[ArchivalUser]

B is the right answer.

Att, your explanation is correct, but that's not what the Q asked. In yours explanation, elevated AFP still comes from fetus, not from mother.