Drugs

Question 1

For BP

Answer 1

Hydralazine
Labetalol
Methyldopa
Nifedipine
Magnesium sulfate

Question 2

Magnesium sulfate dosage

Answer 2

IV
4-6 g bolus
2-4 g maintenance

Question 3

Tocolytics for PTL

Answer 3

Ibuprofen
Indocin
Toradol
Nifedipine
Terbutaline
Magnesium sulfate

Question 4

Ibuprofen dosage and considerations

Answer 4

600 mg q6-8h
Not after 32 w due to decreasing AFI

Question 5

Toradol route

Answer 5

IM or IV

Question 6

Nifedipine dosage and considerations

Answer 6

20 mg PO
Watch for hypotension

Question 7

Terbutaline adverse reactions

Answer 7

Anxiety
Tremors
Nervous
Tachy
Palpitations

Question 8

Terbutaline route and considerations

Answer 8

SQ
Hold if HR more than 120

Question 9

Mg sulfate dosage and considerations

Answer 9

IVPB
6 g bolus
Maintenance dose 3 or more
2 nurse check

Question 10

Mg sulfate side effects

Answer 10

Hot
Sweat
Burning at IV site
NV
Muscle weakness

Question 11

Betamethasone dosage

Answer 11

12 mg IM 2 doses 24 hrs apart

Question 12

Contra for glucocorticoids

Answer 12

Systemic infection

Question 13

Caution for glucocorticoid

Answer 13

HTN
DM

Question 14

Prophylactic drug for PTB for mom with previous hx

Answer 14

Progesterone - weekly IM or daily vaginal suppository w16-34

Question 15

When do Rhogam?

Answer 15

28 weeks and within 72 hours of delivery

Question 16

Iron considerations (preventing side effects and enhancement)

Answer 16

Take fiber for constipation
Take with vitamin C for absorption