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Match the System to the signs/symptoms
Irritability, Tremors, Hyperreflexia, Restlessness, High-pitched cry, Poor sleep, Seizures = Central Nervous System Fever, Excessive sweating, Mottling, Tachypnea, Nasal Congestion, Sneezing = Autonomic Nervous System Diarrhea, Vomiting, Poor feeding, Failure to thrive, Dehydration = Gastrointestinal System Hyperthermia, Hiccuping, Yawning, Low-grade fever = Autonomic Nervous System
The _____ and _____ of neonatal abstinence syndrome vary depending on the severity and type of substance exposure.
Which statement accurately describes the timeline for withdrawal symptoms in NAS?
The nurse in the nursery notes a 12-hour old infant to have poor feeding and is irritable. The physical exam shows increased tone, exaggerated Moro reflex, poor sucking reflex, perianal rash, and excoriations. The baby was born at 41 weeks to a mother who missed prenatal visits and has a history of illicit drug use. The birthweight was 1950 grams and length are 45 cm. Based on the provided information, which of the following substance was the infant exposed to in utero?
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True or False: Breastfeeding is encouraged for infants with NAS to help reduce withdrawal symptoms?
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True or False: Neonatal abstinence scoring system is used to assess the severity of withdrawal symptoms in infants with NAS?
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Which of the following physiological symptoms may be present in infants with severe NAS?
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What is the most common symptom of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS)?
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Early identification and appropriate management of the _____ can significantly improve outcomes for infants with neonatal abstinence syndrome.
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True or False: Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) is primarily caused by in utero exposure to opioids by the mother?
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True or False: NAS can present with symptoms such as poor feeding, irritability, increased tone, and perianal rash?
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True or False: Early identification and appropriate management of NAS can significantly improve outcomes for infants?
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True or False: Opioids cannot cross the placental barrier.
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True or False: Breastfeeding is encouraged for infants with NAS to help reduce withdrawal symptoms?
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