UKMLA PLAB AMC USMLE Prometric MCQ

Question Number 0719

Question:
A neonate with cyanosis and signs of heart failure is found to have a long segment narrowing of the aorta at 3 weeks of age. He is also found to have a patent ductus. He is thought to be too young for surgery. What would be most beneficial in the short term?

a) rifampicin
b) therapeutic phlebotomy
c) vasodilator
d) Prostaglandin E1
e) review in six months time