4- complications of labor Flashcards
1
Q
term is ___ to ___ weeks
A
37-42
2
Q
preterm labor: regular uterine contractions occurring at least every ___min resulting in cervical change prior to __ weeks
A
10, 37
3
Q
low birth weight is
A
2500, 1500
4
Q
indication for tocolytic
A
gestational age 20-34weeks, EFW <2500g, absence of fetal distress
5
Q
examples of tocolytic drugs
A
ethanol
methylxanthines (aminophylline, phosphodiesterase)
CCB’s
prostaglandin synthetase inhibitors
6
Q
what happens when you have decreased UBF?
A
fetal hypoxemia and fetal acidosis
7
Q
examples of prostaglandin synthetase inhibitor drugs
A
indomethacin, sulindac
8
Q
with magnesium.. patient is ____ to NMB’s
A
more sensitive
