Newborn Eye Prophylaxis Options Quiz
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Which medication is commonly used for Crede's prophylaxis to prevent ophthalmia neonatorum?

  • Bacitracin ophthalmic ointment
  • Tetracycline ophthalmic ointment (correct)
  • Polymyxin B ophthalmic ointment
  • Neomycin ophthalmic ointment
  • Which medication is effective and lacks eye irritation when used for Crede's prophylaxis in newborns?

  • Moxifloxacin ophthalmic ointment
  • Gentamicin ophthalmic ointment
  • Chloramphenicol ophthalmic ointment
  • Erythromycin ophthalmic ointment (correct)
  • Which substance is an alternative to tetracycline and erythromycin for Crede's prophylaxis to prevent ophthalmia neonatorum?

  • Povidone-iodine
  • 1% silver nitrate (correct)
  • Gentian violet
  • Acyclovir ointment
  • What is the recommended dose of Vitamin K for a full-term newborn?

    <p>0.10 ml</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended route for administering Vitamin K to a newborn?

    <p>Intramuscular (Vastus Lateralis)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is Vitamin K administration necessary for newborns?

    <p>Newborns lack intestinal bacteria to manufacture Vitamin K</p> Signup and view all the answers

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