Assessments for ETOH abuse
Neonatal Meds
Substance related affects on the mother and neonate
Opioid related affects
Interventions
100

What is the Urine test used to detect alcohol in the blood

The ethyl glucuronide (EtG) test

100

What neonatal med eliminates diarrhea and improves feeding in neonates who are affected by substance abuse

Oral morphine

100

What is a priority nursing diagnosis for a mother with substance abuse

Imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements

100

What is the neoate at risk for when mothers share needles with drug use 

HIV, HEP B and C 

100

What are neonate interventions to promote comfort 

swaddling, low lighting, quiet environment, pacifiers

200

What Electrolyte imbalance would be a result of ETOH abuse 

Depletion of Magnesium, Phosphate and Calcium

200

What medicaton reduces irritability and insomnia in neonates affected by substance abuse 

Phenobarbital 
200

What is the neonate at risk for after deivery when there is substance abuse 

Risk for ineffective breastfeeding

Risk for aspiration

NAS - neonatal abstinence syndrome

200

What is the neonate at risk for with maternal abuse of heroin 

SGA, meconium aspirations, SIDS, restlessness, agitation

200

What feeding interventions are done to promote nutritional needs in the neonate

sitting baby upright to prevent aspiration, high calorie formula, frequent small feeding, breastfeeding encouraged unless mother is positive for drugs 

300

How would the FHR be affected by ETOH abuse in the mother 

It causes bradycardia 

300

What class of meds are used to treat neonates experiencing NAS from alcohol withdrawal

Benzodiazepines

300

What are the high risks for neonates born to mother with SUD 

Child neglect, abuse, placement in foster care 

300

Why should a mother continue taking methadone during pregnancy 

A mother should continue methadone treatment to avoid signs and symptoms of withdrawal. It has been proven safe 

300

What should be provided to the mother before discharge from the hospital in order to provide safe care for herself and the baby

referral to drug cessation programs, self help group, behavior therapy, resources for food and shelter 

400

What labs are done to detect liver damage in a mother with ETOH abuse

Serum albumin, ALT and AST are labs that are drawn to detect liver damage 

400

What class of meds are used to treat neonates experiencing NAS from opioid withdrawal

methadone

400

What are some of the affects of FASD - fetal alcohol spectrum disorder 

birth defects, intellectual disorders, developmental disabilities 

400

What birth defects do opioids cause in the neonate 

hydrocephaly, spina bifida, glaucoma, congenital heart defects 

400

What interventions can be done to help neonate develop a good sleep pattern 

scheduled bathtime, massage, feed before bedtime, lullaby's, and rocking chair 

500

What affect does ETOH abuse have on RBC's

It can either cause abnormally high or low levels affecting Blood Pressure and types of Anemia 

500

What nonpharmacological methods are used to treat neonates experiencing withdrawal symptoms 

Swaddling in blanket and snuggling 
500

What are specific affects of cocaine exposed newborns 

fussy ,irritable, inconsolable, poor coordination of sucking/swallowing 

500

What is the name of an assessment done on a neonate experiencing withdrawal symptoms

The Finnegan Scale - it assess 21 of the most common signs of drug withdrawal syndrome in a neonate


500

What are the 5 A's approach to help the mother in a serious attempt to discontinue substance abuse use

Ask: do they want to quit 

Advise: encourage use of proven tx plans 

Assess: Provide motivation for quitting

Assist: help mother in protecting fetus from negative affects 

Arrange: schedule follow up visits to reinforce mothers commitment to quit