A newborn was given a drug in neonatal ICU, but then was found in respiratory distress. The likely drug is?

Ans. is 'a' i.e., Morphine Causes of respiratory depression in neonate Intrapaum asphixia (most common cause). 3 Drugs :- Norcotic analgesics (morphine or other opioids), anaesthetics. Sepsis o Prematurity :- CNS immaturity, surfactant deficiency. Respiratory problems :- Diaphragmatic hernia, obstructive lesions. o CNS abnormalities :- Malformation, trauma. Muscle disorders :- Myopathy, prematurity.