Document From SIM Flashcards
1
Q
can you IV push oxytocin
A
no
2
Q
oxytocin IM dose
A
10 units
3
Q
cytotec dose
A
1000 mcg
4
Q
cytoec route
A
rectally
- may also be given buccal or in vagina
5
Q
SE of cytotec
A
diarrhea and fever
6
Q
methergine dose
A
0.2 mg IM Q 2-4 hr
7
Q
metherigne avoid in
A
history of hypertension
8
Q
methergine side effect of
A
diarrhea
9
Q
hemabate dose
A
0.25mg IM Q15-90 min
8 doses max
10
Q
hemabate avoid in patients with
A
asthma
11
Q
what is the leading cause of PPH
A
atony
- fundus massage
12
Q
PPH defined as
A
1000mL or more with signs of hypovolemia (tachycardia and hypertension)
13
Q
general treatments for PPH
A
uterine massage
empty bladder
contact physician and activate rapid response
advocate for pain management
administration of uterotonic medications
14
Q
undiluted rapid infusion of oxytocin in the IV can casue
A
hypotension
