Vitamin K
How is Vitamin K administred?
IM Injection
How is erythromycin administered?
Ointment is inserted into the eyes.
How is the Hep B vaccine administered?
IM injection
What are the two ways that Narcan can be administered?
IM injection and nasal spray
What do you need to assess before and after you administer the erythromycin ointment?
Assess for signs of an active infection, such as redness of the eye, swelling of the eyelids, irritation, and increased tear production.
What organ metabolizes Vitamin K?
The liver
What type of medication is erythromycin?
Antibiotic
When does the first dose of Hep B need to be administered?
Within the first 24 hours after birth
What is another name for Narcan?
Naloxone
What are the main bacterial causes of neonatal conjunctivitis?
STI infections in the mother: chlamydia and gonorrhea
What effects does Vitamin K have on newborns?
Prevents bleeding and enables clotting
What does erythromycin protect against?
Bacterial eye infections that can occur at birth that could potentially cause neonatal conjunctivitis and blindness
What is a major side effect to the Hep B vaccine?
Anaphylactic reaction after the first shot; Fever; Soreness; Swelling
How quickly does Narcan begin to work?
Within minutes
Vitamin K helps to make what protein to facilitate clotting?
Prothrombin
What is a major side effect of Vitamin K?
Hypersensitivity reaction
What are some symptoms of a hypersensitivity reaction to erythromycin?
Nausea, vomiting, skin rash, itching, dyspnea, and redness
What type of vaccine is Hep B?
Inactivated
What is the primary focused assessment after administration?
Respiratory assessment
What is Narcan used for in labor?
Given in small doses, it can reverse the respiratory depression that opioids can cause in a baby
How much Vitamin K is given to neonates? (This is a range.)
0.5 to 1mg.
When do you need to administer erythromycin ointment?
Within the first 24 hours after birth
What are some things that you have to write when you are documenting the vaccine administration? (Name at least 3 things)
Date, manufacturer, lot #, expiration date, site/route, name/title/address of nurse, the Vaccine Information Statement was provided
What are some of Narcan’s side effects?
Hypertension, nausea, vomiting, irritability.
What type of cardiac symptoms can Narcan have on a patient?
Ventricular arrhythmias