Medications

Question 1

Uterotonics

Answer 1

Pharmacological agents used to induce contraction or greater tonicity of the uterus (oxytocin)

Question 2

Tocolytics

Answer 2

Suppress the force and frequency of uterine contractions

Question 3

Magnesium sulfate

Answer 3

Muscle relaxant for slowing labor or terminating eclampsia seizures

Question 4

Oxytocin

Answer 4

A naturally occurring hormone that increases force and frequency of contractions and used to reduce postpartum hemorrhage