Question

Shortly after birth, the nurse instills erythromycin ophthalmic ointment into the newborn's eyes. The father asks why an antibiotic is needed because the mother does not have an infection. The nurse explains that it is mandatory in the United States because it protects the newborn from developing eye infections. What are these eye infections?

A. Chlamydia and gonorrhea
B. Syphilis and toxoplasmosis
C. Rubella and retrolental fibroplasia
D. Cytomegalovirus and varicella zoster

Answer 1

Erythromycin ophthalmic ointment is used to protect newborns from eye infections caused by Chlamydia and gonorrhea.

Step-by-step explanation:

The eye infections that the erythromycin ophthalmic ointment protects newborns from are Chlamydia and gonorrhea.