Early postnatal exposure to dexamethasone, within the 1st wk of life, in VLBW infants, is associated with the following EXCEPT

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Early postnatal exposure to dexamethasone, within the 1st wk of life, in VLBW infants, is associated with the following EXCEPT

A. metabolic derangements B. poor growth C. increased risk for sepsis D. cerebral palsy

Correct Answer: D

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Question 2 of 5

All the following are true, regarding pathology of neonatal necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) EXCEPT

A. in fatal cases, gangrene may extend from the stomach to the rectum B. the greatest risk factor for NEC is prematurity C. in most situations, a pathogen is identified D. NEC is much less common in infants fed human milk

Correct Answer: C

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Question 3 of 5

One of the following is FALSE in hemolytic disease of the newborn caused by Rh incompatibility

A. Infant is Rh Positive B. Never occur in first-born infant C. Maternal antibody titers can help predict the severity of fetal disease D. Severe anemia is frequent

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4 of 5

Intrauterine transplacental infection is of significance to the fetus and/or newborn

A. Hepatitis B virus (HBV) B. Rubella C. Toxoplasmosis D. Parvovirus B19

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5 of 5

Neonatal sepsis case fatality rate is highest for

A. Staphylococcus - coagulase negative B. Group B streptococcus C. Escherichia coli D. Pseudomonas

Correct Answer: D

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