NAPLEX (North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination) Practice Exam

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Which medication is used to treat Patent ductus arteriosis within 14 days of birth?

  1. Acetaminophen

  2. Indomethacin or IBU

  3. Amoxicillin

  4. Prednisone

The correct answer is: Indomethacin or IBU

The correct medication to treat Patent ductus arteriosis within 14 days of birth is either Indomethacin or IBU, which are both nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Option A, Acetaminophen, is also in the class of pain relieving drugs, but is not used for this specific condition. Option C, Amoxicillin, is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections, not Patent ductus arteriosis. Option D, Prednisone, is a corticosteroid used to treat inflammatory conditions, not Patent ductus arteriosis.