Maternal Meds Flashcards
1
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Magensium Sulfate
A
CNS depressant, Relaxes uterine smooth muscle
Toxicity: v DTR, v urine, v resp, v LOC, dysrhythmias
2
Q
Calcium GLuconate
A
REverses mag toxicity
3
Q
Narcan
A
antidote for resp repression in baby caused by drug abuse
4
Q
Betamethasone
A
Enhances surfactant in the fetus
5
Q
Beta Blocker (Labetalol)
A
Antihypertensive for preeclampsia
6
Q
Calcium Channel Blocker (Hydralazine)
A
Antihypertensive for preeclampsia
7
Q
Cytotek
A
Cervical ripening, uterine stimulant
8
Q
Ampicillin
A
ATB with GBS treatment
9
Q
Vitamin K
A
Clotting for mom and baby
10
Q
Erythromycin
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Rubbed in babies eyes if mother has gonorrhea or chlamydia
11
Q
Terbutaline
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Relaxes uterine muscle, maintains pregnancy
12
Q
Oxytocin
A
Speeds up labor and stresses baby out
