Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Flashcards
1
Q
What is NAS?
A
Neonatal abstinence syndrome
result of the sudden discontinuation of fetal exposure to substances that were used or abused by the mother during pregnancy
2
Q
Less methadone =
A
Relapse/Polydrug
3
Q
More methadone=
A
NAS
4
Q
What is the diagnosis of NAS?
A
irritability/crying
jitteriness
excessive rooting/sucking
poor feeding
diarrhoea
sneezing
pyrexia & sweating