Pharmacology Proctored ATI Practice Exam

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Which medication should a nurse anticipate administering to a newborn with respiratory depression?

Amoxicillin
Ibuprofen
Naloxone
Acetaminophen

The correct answer is: Naloxone

Naloxone is the correct medication to administer to a newborn experiencing respiratory depression because it is an opioid antagonist. Respiratory depression is a common side effect of opioid medications, and naloxone works by competitively blocking the effects of opioids at receptor sites, which can reverse the respiratory depression caused by opioids. Amoxicillin, ibuprofen, and acetaminophen are not used to treat respiratory depression caused by opioids.