What Can Be Given to a Preterm Infant to Help

question 3

Multiple Choice

What can be given to a preterm infant to help reduce lung inflammation and the incidence of BPD?

• A) Vitamin D
• B)Exogenous surfactant
• C)Ribavirin (Virazole)
• D)Corticosteroids

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