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N113 Neonatal N113 - Neonatal transition | 65 Questions with 100% Correct Answers | Updated 2023
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Why is erythromycin used? For prevention of opthalmia neonatorum, neisseria gonorrhea & chlamydial infections. Given within 1 hour of birth. Why is a vitamin K injection given? Promotes liver ... formation of clotting factors (prevent hemorrhage). Newborn gut does not contain bacteria required to produce vitamin K until several days (bottle fed) to several weeks (breast fed). Which babies are at risk for developing hypoglycemia? Babies born to diabetic mothers, babies small for gestational age, premature babies. Why is hypoglycemia a concern in newborns? Brain depends on glucose. Too little glucose can impair function, can lead to seizures or brain injury. What are the symptoms of hypoglycemia? Symptoms may include: jitteriness, cyanosis, apnea, hypothermia, poorbody tone, poor feeding, lethargy, seizures [Show More]
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