medication

Question 0

this medication can be used to ripen the cervix for labor over many hours, it is very costly, also known as a prostagladin on a shoestring

Answer 0

cervidil

Question 1

these medications assist with nausea in pregnancy and labor

Answer 1

reglan
zofran
phenergan

Question 2

this medication is used in multiple ways in labor and delivery. to reduce bleeding in a postpartum hemorrhage(high dose) to induce labor in a fetal demise (mid range dose) to induce labor in a term live pregnancy (low dose)

Answer 2

cytotec

Question 3

erythromycin is an antibiotic ordered to cover which disease?

Answer 3

gonorrhea and chlamydia

Question 4

you are caring for a pt at 36.6 weeks who is GBBS positive. to decrease the chances of the fetus contracting GBBS you will administer___ to the mother IV per orders

Answer 4

penicillin

Question 5

given for postpartum hemorrhage but not in asthmatics (also has a side effect of diarrhea)

Answer 5

hemabate

Question 6

recommended by most pediatricians for the prevention of a common liver disease series of 3 injections and must have consent to give

Answer 6

hepatitis B

Question 7

you are caring for a patient at 39.9 weeks who is HIV positive to decrease the chance of the fetus contracting HIV you will administer _____ to yhr mother IV per orders

Answer 7

zidovudine (AZT an antiviral)

Question 8

these 2 medications can be given to lower BP in pregnant women with hypertension

Answer 8

labetalol and hydralazine

Question 9

this medication is given PO usually on a scheduled basis for cramping and pain less than 4 on the 0-10 scale to postpartum mothers

Answer 9

Ibuprofen

Question 10

common medication used for preterm labor and preeclampsia with major side effect of respiratory depression and flu like symptoms please remember to check patients DTR’s, clonus and urinary output

Answer 10

magnesium sulfate

Question 11

you have a pt on magnesium sulfate with a magnesium level of 14 and respirations of 8 you will need to administer the antidote for magnesium sulfate which is ____

Answer 11

calcium gluconate

Question 12

your patient is having a postpartum hemorrhage and the MD yells an order for methergine 0.2mg (1ml) IM x 1 now you question the order because

Answer 12

the pt BP is 155/98 and has been no less than 150/90 since admission and the past 3 prenatal visits

Question 13

you have given a mother in labor 10 mg IV at 7 cm dialation you will need to have on hand ___ as the antidote for the narcotic just given

Answer 13

narcan

Question 14

this medication is used off label in OB for preterm labor a use it is labeled for and occasionally seen in OB used for is hypertension. it can be given PO in extended release high dose or regular low dose form

Answer 14

procardia

Question 15

how many tablespoons are in 1 ounce?

Answer 15

2

Question 16

given SQ or PO to treat preterm labor (off label use-not used often) women’s heart rate should be less than 10 bpm before giving

Answer 16

terbutaline

Question 17

IV version of ibuprofen often given to C/S patients for cramping and pain relief for first 24 hours. be careful in using it with pt’s with hypertension

Answer 17

toradol

Question 18

________ is used to soften the stool of patients in pregnancy and postpartum as constipation is often seen throughout these states as fluid shifts to the uterus for the pregnancy and breast for breastmilk production

Answer 18

colace

Question 19

if massage and putting the baby to breast is not effective in controlling a boggy uterus the nurse explains to the pt that the physician has ordered the following medication

Answer 19

pitocin

Question 20

these can be taken from preconception through postpartum and breastfeeding. they assist your body in providing extra nutrients to the mother and baby

Answer 20

prenatal vitamins

Question 21

this medication is typically made in the liver moves through the intestines and assist the baby in clotting once separated from the mother (prevent hemorrhagic disease of the newborn) its name per pharmacy is Phytonadione

Answer 21

Vitamin K