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Collmarie

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A perinatal nurse is preparing a dose of IV indomethacin for administration to a neonate. What is the most plausible indication for this treatment?
 
  A) Patent ductus arteriosus
  B) Tetralogy of Fallot
  C) Patent foramen ovale
  D) Cardiomyopathy

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A patient with impaired liver function is suffering from a seizure disorder that most often results in partial seizures. Which of the following AEDs may be administered to a patient with impaired liver function?
 
  A) Oxcarbazepine (Trileptal)
  B) Fosphenytoin (Cerebyx)
  C) Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
  D) Levetiracetam (Keppra)



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Answer to Question 1

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The FDA has approved IV indomethacin for treatment of patent ductus arteriosus in premature infants.

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Levetiracetam (Keppra) is not primarily metabolized in the liver. Oxcarbazepine (Trileptal) is metabolized in the liver. Fosphenytoin (Cerebyx) is metabolized in the liver. Carbamazepine (Tegretol) is metabolized in the liver.




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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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