Jennifer has just had a baby. When she brings Thomas home, she regales you with the details of her hospital stay. She mentions that shortly after the birth, Thomas received an intramuscular injection of vitamin K, and she wondered why this was done, as it made him cry. You explained that it
a. was needed to prevent eye disease.
b. prevented possible bleeding events.
c. protected the baby from lipid oxidation.
d. was needed to promote good bone growth.
Question 2
What is the purpose of MedWatch?
a. To monitor the need for new medications, especially those for rare illnesses
b. To identify and monitor the use of prescription drugs that can be abused or misused
c. To set the prices for prescription medications
d. To encourage healthcare professionals and consumers to report problems with medications
