Neonatal Medications
Across
- 2. Medication that is given to premature infants to prevent episodes of apnea and reduce the need for ventilation.
- 5. Opioid that may be given to treat post-surgical pain or as an analgesic.
- 6. Medication used to increase blood pressure, as well as cardiac output, urine output and perfusion.
- 9. Ointment that is applied to the eyes without the first 24 HOL to prevent the development of gonococcal conjunctivitis.
- 10. Given to improve gut health and prevent the development of necrotizing enterocolitis.
- 12. Multivitamin given to breast-fed babies to supplement vitamin D levels.
- 15. Medication administered to treat bradycardia during neonatal resuscitation.
- 19. A mineral given to premature and breast-fed babies to prevent the development of anemia.
- 20. Vitamin that is used to increase the absorption levels of calcium and phosphorus.
Down
- 1. Medication given to treat SVT, immediately followed by a flush, when vagal maneuvers are unsuccessful.
- 3. Antibiotic given along with gentamicin to treat babies born to a GBS (+) mother.
- 4. An inhaled corticosteroid that is administered to prevent the development of chronic lung disease in infants who have prolonged tachypnea or RDS.
- 7. Intravenous medication given as a treatment for refractory hyperbilirubinemia.
- 8. A gel that is placed on the gums of infants with hypoglycemia.
- 11. A moisturizer applied to an infant’s skin for the treatment of diaper dermatitis.
- 13. Sedative that may be administered prior to intubation.
- 14. A type of diuretic that is given to treat edema due to CHF, cirrhosis or renal disease.
- 16. Injection given to treat severe Patent Ductus Arteriosus.
- 17. Antibiotic given along with ampicillin to treat babies born to a GBS (+) mother, as well as conjunctivitis.
- 18. A type of surfactant which is given via an Endotracheal Tube in cases of severe Respiratory Distress Syndrome.