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Which of the following medications is indicated for use in neonatal resuscitation to treat bradycardia?

A.

Naloxone

B.

Atropine

C.

Epinephrine

D.

Albuterol

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

   A. Naloxone is used to reverse opioid overdose and is not indicated for bradycardia in neonatal resuscitation.

   B. Atropine is used in neonatal resuscitation to treat bradycardia and increase the heart rate.

   C. Epinephrine is used in neonatal resuscitation for severe bradycardia or cardiac arrest not responding to ventilation and chest compressions.

   D. Albuterol is a bronchodilator and is not indicated for bradycardia in neonatal resuscitation.
 


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Related Questions

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Administering positive-pressure ventilation is the initial step in neonatal resuscitation for a newborn not breathing or having a heart rate below 100 beats per minute.

B. Initiating chest compressions is the next step if positive-pressure ventilation is not effective.

C. Administering epinephrine is part of the advanced steps in neonatal resuscitation after positive-pressure ventilation and chest compressions.

D. Inserting an advanced airway device is part of the advanced steps in neonatal resuscitation after positive-pressure ventilation, chest compressions, and administering epinephrine.

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Naloxone is used to reverse opioid overdose and is not indicated for bradycardia in neonatal resuscitation.

B. Atropine is used in neonatal resuscitation to treat bradycardia and increase the heart rate.

C. Epinephrine is used in neonatal resuscitation for severe bradycardia or cardiac arrest not responding to ventilation and chest compressions.

D. Albuterol is a bronchodilator and is not indicated for bradycardia in neonatal resuscitation.

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