Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 69%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
NewbornComplete the following sentence using the lists of options: The nurse should [option] intramuscular ceftriaxone [purpose].
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Intramuscular ceftriaxone is effective in preventing ophthalmia neonatorum, caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae. This bacterial prophylaxis inhibits cell wall synthesis, reducing infection transmission from mother to newborn.