A neonatal patient with a congenital heart defect is prescribed alprostadil to maintain the patency of the ductus arteriosus while awaiting surgery. Which route of administration is most appropriate for alprostadil?

A) intravenous infusion through an umbilical artery catheter
B) inhalation using a small volume nebulizer (SVN)
C) intravenous infusion through a coronary infusion catheter
D) oral

A

Health Professions

You might also like to view...

A region of the skin innervated by one spinal cord segment is called a:

a. Dermatome b. Myotome

Health Professions

Which of the following is an example of an unsafe behavior related to ignition sources?

A. Overgrown grass, weeds, and brush B. Unemptied trash cans or receptacles C. Contaminated rags in open waste containers D. Ignoring prohibitions of open flames or smoking

Health Professions