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Exam 1 Medication List Flashcards

1
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What is ampicillin’s ROA?

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IV

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What is ampicillin’s dose?

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2gm initial dose; 1-2gm Q4 until birth

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What are 2 side effects of ampicillin?

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GI disturbance, allergy (anaphylaxis)

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What is the action of ampicillin?

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Antibiotic, stops cell wall mucopeptide synthesis

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What is betamethasone’s ROA?

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IM

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6
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What is betamethasone’s dose?

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12mg IM Q24H x2 doses

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7
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What are 2 side effects of betamethasone?

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Inc. BP, edema

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8
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What is the action of betamethasone?

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Induce fetal lung maturation between 24-34 weeks gestation for high risk of preterm births

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What is calcium gluconate’s ROA?

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IV Push

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10
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What is calcium gluconate’s dose?

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1-2gm IV

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11
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What are 2 side effects of calcium gluconate?

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N/V, constipation

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12
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What is the action of calcium gluconate?

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Antidote to magnesium

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13
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What is cytotec’s ROA?

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oral, vaginal/rectal

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14
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What is the dose of cytotec?

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1/4 of 25mg tablet intravaginally for labor; 800-1000 mcg rectally for PP hemorrhage

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15
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What are 2 side effects of cytotec?

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Cramping, uterine hyperstimulation

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16
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What is the action of cytotec?

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Induction of labor, gastric protectant

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17
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What is the ROA of hemabate?

A

IM

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18
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What is the dose of hemabate?

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250mcg IM x 1 (2 doses total)

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19
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What are 2 side effects of hemabate?

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H/A, N/V

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20
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What is the action of hemabate?

A

stops bleeding after birth

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21
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What is the ROA of magnesium sulfate?

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IV

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22
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What is the dose of magnesium sulfate?

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4-6gm bolus, then 1-3gm/hr x 12-24hrs

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23
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What are 2 side effects of magnesium sulfate?

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cardiovascular collapse, respiratory paralysis

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24
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What is the action of magnesium sulfate?

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Neuro protectant for fetus, prevention of seizures in hypertensive and preeclampsia conditions

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25
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What is the ROA of methergine?

A

PO/IM

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26
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What is the dose of methergine?

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0.25mg IM; 0.2 PO TID/QID up to 1 week

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27
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What is a side effect of methergine?

A

Incr. BP

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28
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What is the action of methergine?

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Stimulates uterine contractions to stop bleeding after birth

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29
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What is the ROA of terbutaline?

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SQ/IV/PO

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30
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What is the dose of terbutaline?

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0.25mg SQ; 2.5mg-5mg Q4-6H PO

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31
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What are 2 side effects of terbutaline?

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tachy for mom/fetus; uncomfy for women

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32
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What is the action of terbutaline?

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Relaxes uterus in pre-term labor; used for fetal distress

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33
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What is the ROA of naloxone?

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SQ/IM

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34
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What is the dose of naloxone?

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0.4mg Q2-3min PRN

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35
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What are 2 side effects of naloxone?

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Tachycardia, hypotension

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36
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What is the action of naloxone?

A

Opioid OD

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37
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What is the ROA of pitocin?

38
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What is the dose of pitocin?

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20-60 units diluted in 500-1000mL; 10 units IM x1

39
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What are 2 side effects of pitocin?

A

Hyperstimulation, abruptio placentae

40
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What is the action of pitocin?

A

stimulates contractions, stops hemorrhaging

41
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What is the ROA of duramorph?

A

SQ, IM, epidural, intrathecal, IV

42
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What is the dose of duramorph?

A

10mg Q4H; 2-10mg/70kg IV

43
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What are 2 side effects of duramorph?

A

sedation, constipation

44
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What is the action of duramorph?

A

Pain relief without loss of function

45
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What is the ROA of fentanyl?

46
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What is the dose of fentanyl?

47
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What are 2 side effects of fentanyl?

A

Apnea, respiratory depression

48
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What is the action of fentanyl?

A

helps with labor pain by increasing threshold/blocking pathways

49
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What is the ROA of ketoralac?

A

PO, IV, IM

50
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What is the dose of ketoralac?

A

10mg PO Q6H, 30mg Q6 IV/IM

51
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What are 2 side effects of ketoralac?

A

H/A, nausea

52
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What is the action of ketoralac?

A

Blocks postpartum pain by blocking prostaglandin production

53
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What is the ROA of nitrous oxide?

A

Intermittent inhalation

54
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What is the dose of nitrous oxide?

A

50% O2, 50% N2O

55
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What are 2 side effects of nitrous oxide?

A

Nausea, vertigo

56
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What is the action of nitrous oxide?

A

Labor pain

57
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What is the ROA of nalbuphine?

58
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What is the dose of nalbuphine?

A

10-20mg/70kg Q3-6H PRN

59
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What are 2 side effects of nalbuphine?

A

hypotension, sedation (don’t mix with other opiates)

60
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What is the action of nalbuphine?

A

Labor pain

61
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What is the ROA of butorphanol?

62
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What is the dose of butorphanol?

A

2-4mg IM Q4H, 0.5mg IV Q4H

63
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What are 2 side effects of butorphanol?

A

Sedation, RD

64
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What is the action of butorphanol?

A

Labor pain

65
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What is the ROA of ancef?

66
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What is the dose of ancef?

A

1-2g IV 30-60min pre surgery

67
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What are 2 side effects of ancef?

A

genital itching, loss of appetite

68
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What is the action of ancef?

A

Prevents infection

69
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What is the ROA of sodium citrate?

70
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What is the dose of sodium citrate?

A

10-30mL PO Q6-8H PRN

71
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What are 2 side effects of sodium citrate?

A

N/V, diarrhea

72
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What is the action of sodium citrate?

A

neutralizes stomach contents before OR

73
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What is the ROA of percocet?

74
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What is the dose of percocet?

A

2.5-10mg hydrocodone

75
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What are 2 side effects of percocet?

A

CNS depression, constipation

76
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What is the action of percocet?

A

short term pain relief

77
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What is the ROA of rhogam?

78
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What is the dose of rhogam?

A

300mcg @ 28 weeks gestation then 300 mcg within 72H of delivery

79
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What are 2 side effects of rhogam?

A

Injection site rxn., incr. temp

80
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What is the action of rhogam?

A

Prevent Rh incompatibility

81
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What is the ROA of erythromycin?

82
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What is the dose of erythromycin?

A

0.5% ointment ribbon on each eye

83
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What is a side effect of erythromycin?

A

Blurs neonatal vision

84
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What is the action of erythromycin?

A

Prevent blindness due to gonorrhea/chlamidya

85
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What is the ROA of lidocaine 1%?

A

Topical/subdermal

86
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What is the dose of lidocaine?

87
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What is the action of lidocaine?

A

Local for episiotomy and male circumcision

88
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What is the ROA of Vitamin K?

89
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What is the dose of vitamin K?

A

0.5-1mg IM x1

90
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What is the action of vitamin K?

A

Prevent hemorrhagic disease of newborn

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