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Why is Caffeine Citrate given in the Treats apnea of prematurity and stimulates
NICU respiratory center
What are the common side effects of Tachycardia, irritability, feeding intolerance,
Caffeine Citrate restlessness
What is the purpose of surfactant It improves lung compliance and is used to treat
(Curosurf, Survanta, Infasurf) RDS
Why is Albuterol used in the NICU Bronchodilation for airway reactivity or for
bronchospasm
What are the side effects of Tachycardia, tremors, irritability
Albuterol in infants
What is the primary use of Closes PDA by inhibiting Prostaglandins
Indomethacin in the NICU
What are possible side effects of May decrease renal perfusion; may cause lethargy,
Indomethacin in infants risk of NEC
, What is the primary use of Ibuprofen Closes PDA
in the NICU
What are the side effects of Renal impairment and GI irritation (less than
Ibuprofen Indomethacin)
What is the purpose of Keeps PDA open in ductal dependent congenital
Prostaglandins E1 (Alprostadil) heart disease
What are potential side effects of Apnea (may require ventilation after starting),
Prostaglandin E1 hypotension, fever, GI issues (with prolonged use)
Why is dopamine given in the NICU Treats hypotension (vasopressor)
What is a potential side effect of Impaired cerebral autoregulation, tachycardia,
dopamine in infants vasoconstriction, arrhythmias
Why is Morphine used in the NICU Pain control and sedation
What are potential side effects of Respiratory depression, hypotension, decreased
Morphine in Neonates alertness, ileus, urinary retention, and possible
long-term neurobehavioral effects
Why is Fentanyl used in the NICU Pain control and sedation (50-100x stronger than
morphine)
When would Fentanyl be favored When there is a need for a rapid onset drug
over morphine
Side effects of Fentanyl chest wall rigidity, bradycardia, respiratory
suppression, possible long term neurobehavioral
effects
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Terms in this set (50)
Why is Caffeine Citrate given in the Treats apnea of prematurity and stimulates
NICU respiratory center
What are the common side effects of Tachycardia, irritability, feeding intolerance,
Caffeine Citrate restlessness
What is the purpose of surfactant It improves lung compliance and is used to treat
(Curosurf, Survanta, Infasurf) RDS
Why is Albuterol used in the NICU Bronchodilation for airway reactivity or for
bronchospasm
What are the side effects of Tachycardia, tremors, irritability
Albuterol in infants
What is the primary use of Closes PDA by inhibiting Prostaglandins
Indomethacin in the NICU
What are possible side effects of May decrease renal perfusion; may cause lethargy,
Indomethacin in infants risk of NEC
, What is the primary use of Ibuprofen Closes PDA
in the NICU
What are the side effects of Renal impairment and GI irritation (less than
Ibuprofen Indomethacin)
What is the purpose of Keeps PDA open in ductal dependent congenital
Prostaglandins E1 (Alprostadil) heart disease
What are potential side effects of Apnea (may require ventilation after starting),
Prostaglandin E1 hypotension, fever, GI issues (with prolonged use)
Why is dopamine given in the NICU Treats hypotension (vasopressor)
What is a potential side effect of Impaired cerebral autoregulation, tachycardia,
dopamine in infants vasoconstriction, arrhythmias
Why is Morphine used in the NICU Pain control and sedation
What are potential side effects of Respiratory depression, hypotension, decreased
Morphine in Neonates alertness, ileus, urinary retention, and possible
long-term neurobehavioral effects
Why is Fentanyl used in the NICU Pain control and sedation (50-100x stronger than
morphine)
When would Fentanyl be favored When there is a need for a rapid onset drug
over morphine
Side effects of Fentanyl chest wall rigidity, bradycardia, respiratory
suppression, possible long term neurobehavioral
effects
