Author Question: For what reason might a newborn infant with a cardiac defect, such as coarctation of the aorta, that ... (Read 90 times)

berenicecastro · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

For what reason might a newborn infant with a cardiac defect, such as coarctation of the aorta, that results in a right-to-left shunt receive prostaglandin E1?

a. To decrease inflammation
b. To control pain
c. To decrease respirations
d. To improve oxygenation

Question 2

Recurrent spontaneous abortion refers to a condition in which a woman experiences three or more consecutive abortions or miscarriages. This is also known as ________ abortion.

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

nital · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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A Prostaglandin E1 is used to maintain a patent ductus arteriosus, thus increasing
pulmonary blood flow.
B Prostaglandin E1 is administered to infants with a right-to-left shunt to keep the
ductus arteriosus patent, thus increasing pulmonary blood flow.
C Prostaglandin E1 is given to infants with a right-to-left shunt to keep the ductus
arteriosus patent to increase pulmonary blood flow.
D Prostaglandin E1 is given to infants with a right-to-left shunt to keep the ductus
arteriosus patent. This will improve oxygenation.

Answer to Question 2

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Primary causes are believed to be genetic or chromosomal abnormalities of the fetus. For
the mother who repeatedly aborts, the cause is often an anomaly of the reproductive tract
such as bicornate uterus or incompetent cervix. Systemic illnesses such as lupus
erythematosus and diabetes mellitus have been implicated in this condition as well.
Treatment depends entirely on the cause and therefore varies between medical and surgical
approaches.