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Exam 1: Pharmacology Flashcards

1
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Indication for use: (preterm labor)
Magnesium sulfate (3)

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-Lowers calcium levels in uterine muscle cells (calcium is needed for muscles to contract
-Use to inhibit contractions during preterm labor
-Helps protect newborn brain

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Magnesium Sulfate Indication for use (pre-eclampsia) (2)

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-Treatment, prevention, and reduction of risk for seizures in women with pre-eclampsia
-Lowers seizure threshold and lowers blood pressure

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Two reasons for giving magnesium sulfate

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-pre-eclampsia
-preterm labor

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4
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Oxytocin brand name

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Pitocin

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5
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Indication for use:
Pitocin (3)

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-Oxytocic hormone stimulates/improves uterine contractions during labor
-Can reduce bleeding after childbirth (first line of defense for postpartum hemorrhage)
-As a natural hormone, it is the “let down” reflex for breastfeeding

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Terbutaline brand name:

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Brethine

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Indication for use:
Brethren (2)

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-Used to stop or delay preterm labor
-Slow/Prevent contractions

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8
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Dinoprostone brand name

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Cervidil

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Indication for use:
Cervidil (2)

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-used to prepare the cervix for the induction of labor in pregnant women who are at or near term
-works by softening the cervix

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Brand name:
Carboprost

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Hemabate

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Indication for use:
Hemabate

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used to treat severe postpartum hemorrhage

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12
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Red Flag for use:
Carboprost

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avoid use in asthmatics

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13
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Brand name: Methylergonovine

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Methergine

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14
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Indication for use:
Methergine (2)

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-Administered in the postpartum period to help deliver the placenta
-Helps control postpartum bleeding

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Red Flag use for Methylergonovine

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Avoid use in those with Hypertension

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16
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Brand Name:
Misoprostol

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Cytotec

17
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Indication for use:
Cytotec (2)

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-Used to soften the cervix or induce contractions to begin labor
-Effective for postpartum hemorrhage

18
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Indication for use:
Fentanyl IV push (3)

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-Used to treat pain during labor and delivery
-Short acting with half-life of 30min so can give closer to delivery
-Can be used with epidural

19
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Indication for use:
Penicillin in labor (2)

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-Antibiotic given to women in labor that test positive for Group B strep to prevent passing infection to newborn (neonatal sepsis)
-Most effective after 2 doses IV

20
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Brand name:
Ondansetron

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Zofran

21
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Indication for use:
Zofran

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-Used for nausea and vomiting during pregnancy
-Hyperemesis Gravidarum

22
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Indication for use:
Betamethasone (2)

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-Given to women at risk for preterm delivery
-Speeds up lung development in the preterm baby to prevent respiratory distress if delivered early

23
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Indication for use:
Methotrexate (2)

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-Can be given for treatment of ectopic pregnancy
-Stops development of the fertilized egg “basically dissolves”

24
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Indication for use:
Indomethacin

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-Inhibits the production of cytokines that may trigger labor, decreases uterine contractions, and can prevent delivery by up to two days

25
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Brand name:
Rho (D) immune globulin

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Rhogam

26
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Indication for use:
Rhogam (3)

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-Immune globulin made from human blood given to prevent Rh incompatibility in moms whoa re Rh negative
-Prevents development of antibodies against Rh positive blood
-Given to Rh negative movs at 28 weeks and after delivery

27
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Meds for Newborn (4)

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-Vitamin K
-Erythromycin ointment
-Hepatitis B Vaccine
-Surfactant

28
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Indication for use:
Vitamin K

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Given to newborns to prevent bleeding disorders (hemorrhagic disease in newborn)

29
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Indication for use:
Erythromycin ointment

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-Antibiotic ointment
-Given to the newborn baby for prevention of eye infections that can be caused by STIs

30
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Indication for use:
Hep B Vaccination (2)

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-Given to protect against contracting the Hep B virus
-Doses given: Birth, 2 months, & 6 months

31
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Indication for use:
Surfactant

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Given to preterm babies to keep their lungs open and prevent respiratory distress
(baby too premature to produce on their own)

32
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Off label use drugs: (3)

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-Terbutaline (Brethine)
-Misoprostol (Cytotec)
-Indomethacin

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