Meds Flashcards
1
Q
Oxytocin/Pitocin
Purpose
A
Promotes uterine contractions
2
Q
RhoGam
Purpose
A
To suppress immune system response to Rh positive blood
3
Q
When is RhoGam administered?
A
@28 weeks, and within 72hrs post delivery if fetus tests Rh+
Anytime there is any mixture of maternal/fetal blood during pregnancy
4
Q
Acyclovir
A
Used to treat herpes
5
Q
Benzathine penicillin is an
A
Antibiotic
6
Q
Clindamycin
A
Used to treat GBS; bacterial infection
7
Q
Gentamycin
A
Used to treat GBS; bacterial infection
8
Q
What are our concerns regarding the Rubella vaccine and pregnancy?
A
If not immune, they need to get the vaccine.
If not pregnant, they need to wait for at least 1 month before getting pregnant.
If they are pregnant, they will need to wait until after birth to get vaccinated.
