Exam 1 Medication List Flashcards
What is ampicillin’s ROA?
IV
What is ampicillin’s dose?
2gm initial dose; 1-2gm Q4 until birth
What are 2 side effects of ampicillin?
GI disturbance, allergy (anaphylaxis)
What is the action of ampicillin?
Antibiotic, stops cell wall mucopeptide synthesis
What is betamethasone’s ROA?
IM
What is betamethasone’s dose?
12mg IM Q24H x2 doses
What are 2 side effects of betamethasone?
Inc. BP, edema
What is the action of betamethasone?
Induce fetal lung maturation between 24-34 weeks gestation for high risk of preterm births
What is calcium gluconate’s ROA?
IV Push
What is calcium gluconate’s dose?
1-2gm IV
What are 2 side effects of calcium gluconate?
N/V, constipation
What is the action of calcium gluconate?
Antidote to magnesium
What is cytotec’s ROA?
oral, vaginal/rectal
What is the dose of cytotec?
1/4 of 25mg tablet intravaginally for labor; 800-1000 mcg rectally for PP hemorrhage
What are 2 side effects of cytotec?
Cramping, uterine hyperstimulation
What is the action of cytotec?
Induction of labor, gastric protectant
What is the ROA of hemabate?
IM
What is the dose of hemabate?
250mcg IM x 1 (2 doses total)
What are 2 side effects of hemabate?
H/A, N/V
What is the action of hemabate?
stops bleeding after birth
What is the ROA of magnesium sulfate?
IV
What is the dose of magnesium sulfate?
4-6gm bolus, then 1-3gm/hr x 12-24hrs
What are 2 side effects of magnesium sulfate?
cardiovascular collapse, respiratory paralysis
What is the action of magnesium sulfate?
Neuro protectant for fetus, prevention of seizures in hypertensive and preeclampsia conditions
What is the ROA of methergine?
PO/IM
What is the dose of methergine?
0.25mg IM; 0.2 PO TID/QID up to 1 week
What is a side effect of methergine?
Incr. BP
What is the action of methergine?
Stimulates uterine contractions to stop bleeding after birth
What is the ROA of terbutaline?
SQ/IV/PO
What is the dose of terbutaline?
0.25mg SQ; 2.5mg-5mg Q4-6H PO
What are 2 side effects of terbutaline?
tachy for mom/fetus; uncomfy for women
What is the action of terbutaline?
Relaxes uterus in pre-term labor; used for fetal distress
What is the ROA of naloxone?
SQ/IM
What is the dose of naloxone?
0.4mg Q2-3min PRN
What are 2 side effects of naloxone?
Tachycardia, hypotension
What is the action of naloxone?
Opioid OD