Newborn Medications

In this lesson, we will discuss the purpose of common Newborn Medications administered in the first days of life. We will then cover assessments and the priority nursing interventions.

Learning Objectives:

At the end of this lesson, the learner will be able to:

1. Identify 2 common medications administered to newborns in the US, when they are given, and their purposes
2. Identify a vaccine commonly administered to newborns. Describe one medication administered to preterm infants