RNC-NIC: Pharmacology Updated Exam 2026 WITH Recent
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When drugs are bound to proteins in the blood this results in what? -ANSWERS-protein
binding- not able to be active
increased in preemies
drugs with high affinity for plasma proteins increase the neonates risk of -ANSWERS-
hyperbili/kernicterus
anticoagulant therapy for neonates (3) -ANSWERS-Unfractionated heparin
Low molecular weight heparin
Warfarin (rare)
Able to enhance effect of heparin in heparin resistant infants with administration of
what? -ANSWERS-Fresh frozen plasma (FFP)
Drug of choice for neonatal seizures -ANSWERS-Phenobarb
If phenobarb is ineffective in neonate, what other drugs can be used? (3) -ANSWERS-
1- fosphenytoin (cerbxy)
2- phenytoin (dilantin)
3- lorazepam (ativan)
Neonate is receiving antiseizure medication called Fosphenytoin (cerbxy). What does
the RN need to monitor whiel infant is on this medication? -ANSWERS-Bilirubin levels
, Blood pressure
Neonate is receiving Phenytoin (Dilantin) for seizure activity. What should the RN
monitor for and what considerations about this med do you need to think about? -
ANSWERS-Monitor BP and HR for hypotension/bradycardia- means given too quickly
Incompatible with glucose and other medications- flush with NS
major adverse effect of lorazepam administration on neonate -ANSWERS-resp
depression
Vitamin __ deficiency can cause seizures -ANSWERS-B6
mechanism of action narrow spectrum antibiotics -ANSWERS-bactericidal,
bacteriostatic(prevent reprod.)
gentamicin targets gram ___ bacterial infections -ANSWERS-gram negative
Skin maturation occurs between __-__wks of gestation -ANSWERS-23-33wks
Elevated gent levels cause what in neonates? -ANSWERS-ototoxicity, nephrotoxicity
Neonatal Antivirals -ANSWERS-Acyclovir (HSV, varicella)
Ganciclovir (CMV)
Synagis (RSV)
RSVIG (RSV but less desirable)
Neonate diagnosed with congenital CMV. What medication does RN anticipate to give?
-ANSWERS-Ganciclovir
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When drugs are bound to proteins in the blood this results in what? -ANSWERS-protein
binding- not able to be active
increased in preemies
drugs with high affinity for plasma proteins increase the neonates risk of -ANSWERS-
hyperbili/kernicterus
anticoagulant therapy for neonates (3) -ANSWERS-Unfractionated heparin
Low molecular weight heparin
Warfarin (rare)
Able to enhance effect of heparin in heparin resistant infants with administration of
what? -ANSWERS-Fresh frozen plasma (FFP)
Drug of choice for neonatal seizures -ANSWERS-Phenobarb
If phenobarb is ineffective in neonate, what other drugs can be used? (3) -ANSWERS-
1- fosphenytoin (cerbxy)
2- phenytoin (dilantin)
3- lorazepam (ativan)
Neonate is receiving antiseizure medication called Fosphenytoin (cerbxy). What does
the RN need to monitor whiel infant is on this medication? -ANSWERS-Bilirubin levels
, Blood pressure
Neonate is receiving Phenytoin (Dilantin) for seizure activity. What should the RN
monitor for and what considerations about this med do you need to think about? -
ANSWERS-Monitor BP and HR for hypotension/bradycardia- means given too quickly
Incompatible with glucose and other medications- flush with NS
major adverse effect of lorazepam administration on neonate -ANSWERS-resp
depression
Vitamin __ deficiency can cause seizures -ANSWERS-B6
mechanism of action narrow spectrum antibiotics -ANSWERS-bactericidal,
bacteriostatic(prevent reprod.)
gentamicin targets gram ___ bacterial infections -ANSWERS-gram negative
Skin maturation occurs between __-__wks of gestation -ANSWERS-23-33wks
Elevated gent levels cause what in neonates? -ANSWERS-ototoxicity, nephrotoxicity
Neonatal Antivirals -ANSWERS-Acyclovir (HSV, varicella)
Ganciclovir (CMV)
Synagis (RSV)
RSVIG (RSV but less desirable)
Neonate diagnosed with congenital CMV. What medication does RN anticipate to give?
-ANSWERS-Ganciclovir
