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Following Birth, a Newborn's Bilirubin Levels Can Increase Faster Than

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Following birth, a newborn's bilirubin levels can increase faster than their liver can break it down. Which of the following is frequently used to treat this condition in newborns?


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Morphine

A potent opioid analgesic drug used to relieve severe pain.

Respirations

The act of breathing, involving the inhalation of air to receive oxygen and the exhalation of air to expel carbon dioxide.

Vomiting

The forceful expulsion of stomach contents through the mouth.

Rheumatoid Arthritis

An autoimmune disease characterized by chronic inflammation of the joints, leading to pain and deformity.

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