Which major neonatal complication is carefully monitored after the birth of the infant of a diabetic mother?

Hypoinsulinemia

Hyperbilirubinemia

Hypoglycemia

Hypercalcemia

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

Infants of diabetic mothers (IDM) are at risk of hypoglycemia because they have been exposed to high levels of glucose in utero. The fetus responds to this high glucose level by producing high levels of insulin to regulate the glucose level. After delivery, the glucose supply from the mother is cut off and the infant's insulin levels remain high, leading to hypoglycemia.

Additionally, the infant's ability to produce glucose is immature and may not be sufficient to maintain normal blood glucose levels, especially if the infant is premature or small for gestational age. Therefore, IDM requires close monitoring of their blood glucose levels to prevent and treat hypoglycemia.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. The disorder occurs in males and heterozygous females. B. The disorder is carried on the X chromosome. C. Both genes of a pair must be abnormal for the disorder to be expressed. D. Only one copy of the abnormal gene is required for the disorder to be expressed.

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

Both genes of a pair must be abnormal for the disorder to be expressed. In autosomal recessive inheritance, the gene for the disorder is located on an autosome (any chromosome other than a sex chromosome) and a person must inherit two copies of the abnormal gene (one from each parent) in order for the disorder to be expressed. If a person inherits only one copy of the abnormal gene, they are a carrier of the disorder but do not typically show symptoms.

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