Which newborn is at higher risk for developing hypoglycemia? ...

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Which newborn is at higher risk for developing hypoglycemia? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Post-term newborn
  b. 38 weeks' gestation newborn
  c. Small-for-gestational-age newborn
  d. Large-for-gestational-age newborn
  e. Term newborn born by cesarean birth

Question 2

In the newborn nursery, you are reviewing the maternal medication list to ascertain if there is any significant risk to the newborn. Which medications would pose a potential risk to the newborn in terms of clotting ability? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Carbamazepine
  b. Phenytoin (Dilantin)
  c. Phenobarbital
  d. INH (Isoniazid)

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Answer to Question 1

a. Post-term newborn
b. 38 weeks' gestation newborn
c. Small-for-gestational-age newborn
d. Large-for-gestational-age newborn
e. Term newborn born by cesarean birth

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, C, D
Carbamazepine, phenytoin (Dilantin), phenobarbital, and isoniazid (INH) when taken by the mother can affect the newborn's clotting ability. Anticonvulsant usage can cause bleeding problems.

[Collmarie]

TYSM

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