NICU MEDS Exam Questions and Answers with Verified Solutions | Latest Updated 2026

NICU MEDS Exam Questions and Answers
with Verified Solutions | Latest Updated 2026



Acetaminophen (Tylenol®) Analgesic, antipyretic, alternative PDA
closure;
NICU Dx: Patent Ductus Arteriosus; Key:
Monitor
liver function, use if NSAIDs
contraindicated.


Acyclovir (Zovirax®) Antiviral; NICU Dx: Neonatal HSV
infection; Key:
Start early, hydrate to protect kidneys.


Adenosine (Adenocard®) Converts SVT to normal rhythm; NICU Dx:
Supraventricular tachycardia; Key: Rapid
IV push,
monitor ECG.


Alprostadil (Prostin®) Maintains ductal patency; NICU Dx:
Ductal-
dependent congenital heart defects; Key:
Continuous infusion, monitor apnea &
hypotension.


Amikacin (Amikin®) Aminoglycoside antibiotic; NICU Dx:
Severe
neonatal sepsis (gram-negative); Key:
Monitor renal
function & hearing, check serum levels.

, Ammonul® (Sodium phenylacetate Ammonia scavenger; NICU Dx:
/ Hyperammonemia;
Sodium benzoate) Key: Monitor ammonia & electrolytes.


Amoxicillin (Amoxil®) Broad-spectrum antibiotic; NICU Dx:
Early-onset
neonatal sepsis; Key: Dose per weight,
monitor
renal function.


Amphotericin B, Liposomal Systemic antifungal; NICU Dx: Invasive
(Ambisome®) fungal
infection; Key: Monitor kidney function &
electrolytes, infuse slowly.


Ampicillin (Principen®) Broad-spectrum beta-lactam; NICU Dx:
Early-
onset sepsis; Key: Often combined with
gentamicin,
monitor renal function.


Atropine (Atropen®) Anticholinergic, increases HR; NICU Dx:
Bradycardia; Key: Monitor HR, prevents
vagal-
induced bradycardia.


Azithromycin (Zithromax®) Macrolide antibiotic; NICU Dx: Neonatal
pneumonia (Ureaplasma); Key: Monitor
liver & GI
side effects.