L&D: TOCOLYTIC MEDICATIONS/Labor Suppression Flashcards
1
Q
Hydroxyprogesterone caproate
Tocolytic Meds
ATI/Pharm/429
A
decreases risk of recurrent preterm births
2
Q
Nifedipine
A
Ca channel blocker equally effective as terbutaline
3
Q
Indomethacin
A
Inhibits prostaglandins
4
Q
Magnesium sulfate
A
CNS depressant has significant adverse maternal effects and increases fetal mortality