In the newborn nursery, you are reviewing the maternal medication list to ascertain if there is any significant risk to the newborn. Which medications would pose a potential risk to the newborn in terms of clotting ability? (Select all that apply.)
A) Carbamazepine
B) Phenytoin (Dilantin)
C) Phenobarbital
D) INH (Isoniazid)
E) Prenatal vitamins with iron

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Carbamazepine, phenytoin (Dilantin), phenobarbital, and isoniazid (INH) when taken by the mother can affect the newborn's clotting ability. Anticonvulsant usage can cause bleeding problems. Prenatal vitamins with added iron should have no effect on the newborn's clotting ability.

In the Newborn Nursery, You Are Reviewing the Maternal Medication