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)
ANS: A, B, C, D
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.
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