NPS NPS Pharmacology and Medications

Question 1

What is the recommended dose of caffeine citrate loading dose for apnea of prematurity in neonates?

Accepted Answer

20 mg/kg IV

Answer

10 mg/kg IV

Answer

5 mg/kg IV

Answer

30 mg/kg IV

Question 2

Which surfactant is administered intratracheally as a natural bovine-derived preparation for neonatal RDS?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Answer

Beractant (Survanta)

Answer

Calfactant (Infasurf)

Answer

Poractant alfa (Curosurf)

Question 3

When administering prostaglandin E1 (alprostadil) to a neonate with ductal-dependent congenital heart disease, which adverse effect requires immediate readiness?

Accepted Answer

Apnea

Answer

Hypertension

Answer

Bradycardia

Answer

Hyperglycemia

Question 4

What is the correct dose of epinephrine for neonatal cardiac arrest via the endotracheal route?

Accepted Answer

0.05–0.1 mg/kg

Answer

0.01–0.03 mg/kg

Answer

0.1–0.3 mg/kg

Answer

0.3–0.5 mg/kg

Question 5

A preterm neonate requires indomethacin for PDA closure. Which lab value must be monitored most closely?

Accepted Answer

Serum creatinine

Answer

Serum calcium

Answer

Serum sodium

Answer

Hemoglobin

Question 6

Which antibiotic combination is considered first-line empiric therapy for early-onset neonatal sepsis in the US?

Accepted Answer

Ampicillin and gentamicin

Answer

Vancomycin and gentamicin

Answer

Cefotaxime and clindamycin

Answer

Meropenem and fluconazole