Author Question: A neonate is suffering from apnea. Which of the following medications may be administered as a ... (Read 15 times)

tnt_battle · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A neonate is suffering from apnea. Which of the following medications may be administered as a respiratory stimulant?

A) Caffeine and methylphenidate
B) Caffeine and Mefoxitin
C) Caffeine and sodium benzoate
D) Caffeine and sodium bicarbonate

Question 2

A patient is prescribed a proton pump inhibitor to treat erosive gastritis. How soon will the patient's symptoms most likely be abolished?

A) 1 to 2 weeks
B) 4 weeks
C) 1 month
D) 6 weeks

bookworm410 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Feedback:
The combination of caffeine and sodium benzoate is occasionally used as a respiratory stimulant in neonates. Caffeine is not mixed with methylphenidate. Caffeine is not mixed with Mefoxitin. Caffeine is not mixed with sodium bicarbonate for this indication.

Answer to Question 2

A
Feedback:
The symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease will be abolished in 1 to 2 weeks after the start of the proton pump inhibitor medication regime. It will not take 4 weeks, 1 month, or 6 weeks to see a change with the proton pump inhibitor.