Neurology

Question 1

Hyperoxia before _ wga is a/w increased risk of ROP.

Answer 1

32

Question 2

Is delayed physiologic retinal development a/w the zone or stage of ROP?

Answer 2

Zone

Question 3

Phase 2 of retinal development begins at __-__ wga when the metabolic activity of the retina increases.

Answer 3

30-32

Question 4

Is the vasoproliferative phase of retinal development correlated with the zone or stage of ROP?

Answer 4

Stage

Question 5

Zone __ is the most likely to progress to severe ROP due to the location of the macula in that zone.

Answer 5

1

Question 6

When should babies have their first ophtho exam for ROP?

Answer 6

4 weeks postnatal age or 31 wga PMA, whichever is later

Question 7

What is the most common long term abnormality associated with kernicterus?

Answer 7

Hearing loss

Question 8

What is the normal temperature range for a neonate?

Answer 8

36.5-37.9 (rectal)

If temp is taken axillary and is 37.5-37.9 consider sepsis evaluation if other concerning signs

Question 9

How do antenatal steroids and magnesium affect IVH, CP, and cystic PVL?

-Steroids reduce the risk of __________ while magnesium reduces the risk of ___ but does not affect risk of ____.

Answer 9

Steroids reduce the risk of IVH, CP, and cystic PVL while magnesium reduces the risk of CP but does not affect risk of IVH or cystic PVL.