A Premature Infant in the NICU Has a Sudden Increase

question 39

Multiple Choice

A premature infant in the NICU has a sudden increase in head circumference.Which drug does the nurse anticipate administering?

• A) Betamethasone (Celestone)
• B) Caffeine citrate (Cafcit)
• C) Morphine sulfate (Astromorph)
• D) Phenobarbital (Luminal Sodium)

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