Labor

Question 1

MISOPROSTAL (Cytotec)
route:
given for:
drug class:
mode of action:

Answer 1

PO or vaginally or rectally
cervical ripening, OB hemorrhage, or
prostaglandin E1
causes uterine contractions

Question 2

CERVIDIL
route:
given for:
drug class:
mode of action:

Answer 2

vaginally via tablet or tampon thing
cervical ripening
prostaglandin E2

Question 3

3 methods to induce labor:

Answer 3

cervical ripening with cervidil
cervical ripening with misoprostal
uterine contractions with pitocin
mechanical cervical ripening with a foley bulb

Question 4

tools for assisted vaginal delivery are…

Answer 4

forceps or vacuum