REVISED NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE PHARM TEST

REVISED NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE PHARM TEST A mother with mild pregnancy induced hypertension in preterm labor got IV mag sulfate two days prior to giving birth. She delivered at 31 week female with no apparent distress. It is important to monitor her for: a. hyperglycemia b. hypotonia c. hypocalcemia - CORRECT ANSWER -b. hypotonia NICU is called to a delivery of a 24 weeker with evidence of abruption. the baby presents with cyanosis and no respiratory effort. After intubation, PPV and chest compressions, the baby's heart rate is 60. What intervention is next a. Na Bicarb b. Atropine c. Epinephrine - CORRECT ANSWER -c. epinephrine In light of the abruption in the above patient, what other resuscitative measures might the provider consider a. 10 ml/kg normal saline bolus b. Ca gluconate 200mg bolus c. 2 ml/kg D10W - CORRECT ANSWER -a. 10 ml/kg normal saline bolus A 24 weeker is being admitted into the NICU. His exam shows that the eyes are fused. Erythromycin ointment is ordered. How do you handle this? a. give it when the babys eyes are able to open