A pregnant woman presents in labor at term, having had no prenatal care. After birth her infant is noted to be small for gestational age with small eyes and a thin upper lip. The infant also is microcephalic. On the basis of her infant's physical findings, this woman should be questioned about her use of which substance during pregnancy?
A) Alcohol
B) Cocaine
C) Heroin
D) Marijuana

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The infant's physical findings are characteristic of fetal alcohol syndrome, which is caused by alcohol consumption during pregnancy.

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