Premature birth: managing associated complications
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1. Question
Which of the following could be classified as an ‘extremely’ preterm baby? More than one answer may be correct.
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2. Question
Which of the following weights could be categorised as a ‘very low’ birth weight? More than one answer may be correct.
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3. Question
Preterm neonates are at increased risk of drug absorption owing to the permeability of their skin. Preparations containing which element should be avoided, owing to the risk of disruption to thyroid function?
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4. Question
The Neonatal and Paediatric Pharmacy Group has produced a position statement about the appropriate strength of which solution to be used for neonatal decontamination?
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5. Question
Which of the following is a clinical indicator for the use of pulmonary surfactant in a neonate? More than one answer may be correct.
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6. Question
Which of the following statements about continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines are true? More than one answer may be correct.
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7. Question
Caffeine citrate is used to treat neonatal apnoea. Pharmacists must ensure that the dose is expressed in terms of caffeine citrate rather than caffeine base. What kind of error could occur is caffeine base is used to calculate the dose?
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8. Question
What is the name of the steroid protocol that can be used to reduce inflammation in the lungs of neonatal with, or risk of developing, bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD)?
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9. Question
What is currently the first-line licensed pharmacological treatment for closure of ductus arteriosus in the UK?
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10. Question
Hypotension is common in extremely pre-term infants. Which of the following pharmacological options could be considered most suitable if there is evidence of increased systematic resistance (SVR)?
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11. Question
Jaundice is caused by increased levels of which compound in an infant’s blood?
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12. Question
Which class of biologics can be administered by intravitreal injection to treat severe retinopathy of prematurity?
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13. Question
According to guidance from NHS Scotland, which of the following would be indicated for treating neonatal seizures? More than one answer may be correct.
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14. Question
Which drug is generally recommended for first-line management of seizures in neonates?
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15. Question
Metabolic bone disease of prematurity is a condition that can affect preterm infants. Use of which of the following medicines should be minimised, owing to its promotion of calcium loss?
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