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Erythromycin ointment is administered to the neonate’s eyes shortly after birth to prevent which disorder?  

______ An infant born before 37 weeks’ gestation.

______ A swelling on the head that does not cross the suture line. It is caused by birth trauma that causes a rupture of blood vessels between the skull and periosteum.

______ A pulling in of the skin around the ribs and sternum when inhaling that is observed during respiratory distress.

______ A swelling of the scalp of the newborn caused by pressure from the uterus or vaginal wall during delivery.

______ A blue or purplish discoloration of the hands and feet of the newborn.

Fluorosis results from hypomineralization in enamel surfaces of teeth that have been exposed to fluoride ingested during enamel formation.

______ Enlarged breasts in the newborn caused by maternal hormones.

The main organic acid produced by acidogenesis (acid producing) bacteria after ingestion of a cariogenic substrate (sucrose) is:

______ The surgical removal of the end of the foreskin of the penis.