Mother Newborn / Women

Question 1

Antihistamines safe for women who plans to breast feed

Answer 1

Loratadine

Question 2

Which is the first-line medication used to manage intrauterine fetal death

Answer 2

Dinoprostone (Cervidil) is a synthetic derivative of the hormone prostaglandin E2, which is used to induce labor after establishing intrauterine fetal demise of up to 28 weeks of gestational age.

Misoprostol (Cytotec) is a synthetic prostaglandin E1 analog typically used as an antiulcer agent that also has an off-label use for cervical ripening (softening), and it is used in combination with mifepristone (RU486) to induce abortion.

Methylergonovine maleate (Methergine) is an ergot derivative that functions as an oxytocic and is prescribed to reduce postpartum hemorrhage when uterine massage does not improve uterine tone to decrease bleeding

Question 3

Clomiphene

Answer 3

Used as ovulation stimulant
May cause multiple pregnancy

Question 4

Diethylstilbestrol

Answer 4

a synthetic form of the female hormone estrogen

Can place clients offspring at risk for vagina cancer

Question 5

Leuprolide

Answer 5

Helps treat endometriosis

Can cause hot flashes

Question 6

Dinoprostone

Answer 6

Indicated for evacuation of a miscarriage

Prepare cervix for opening