Drugs for the Uterus and ORS

Question 1

drug that induces labor by stimulating contractions of the muscles of the uterus

Answer 1

Oxytocic or uterine stimulant

Question 2

examples of oxytocics

Answer 2

Pitocin

Question 3

drug used to suppress premature labor

Answer 3

Tocolytic or uterine relaxant

Question 4

examples for tocolytic

Answer 4

Indomethacin

Question 5

solution containing electrolytes, carbohydrates, and water for replacement in the body

Answer 5

oral rehydrating solution

Question 6

examples of oral rehydrating solution

Answer 6

ORS (Hydrite), Pedialyte

Question 7

solution given intravenously to maintain adequate hydration, restore blood volume, and re establish loss electrolyte or partial nutrition

Answer 7

parenteral solution

Question 8

solution used for peritoneal dialysis, procedure which is used to correct imbalance of fluid or of electrolytes in the blood

Answer 8

Peritoneal dialysis solution

Question 9

a solution used in hemodialysis, a procedure in which the impurities are
removed from the blood.

Answer 9

hemodialysis solution