OB Drug Doses

Question 1

How much bicitra should be given to a pregnant woman pre-op to prevent aspiration on induction?

Answer 1

30mL PO

Question 2

What dose of Reglan should be given to a pregnant woman pre-op to prevent aspiration on induction?

Answer 2

10mg IV

Question 3

What is the dose of Narcan for neonatal resuscitation?

Answer 3

0.1mg/kg

Question 4

What is the dose of volume expanders for neonatal resuscitation?

Answer 4

10mL/kg

Question 5

What is the dose of epinephrine for neonatal resuscitation?

Answer 5

10mcg/kg

Question 6

What is the dose of sodium bicarbonate for neonatal resuscitation?

Answer 6

1-2mEq/kg

Question 7

What does of pitocin should be given for uterine atony?

Answer 7

Add 10-40units/liter of IVF

Question 8

What does of methergine should be given for uterine atony?

Answer 8

0.2mg IM only

Question 9

What does of hematite should be given for uterine atony?

Answer 9

250mcg IM

Question 10

What dose of MgSO4 should be given as a loading dose in seizure prophylaxis for women with pre-eclampsia?

Answer 10

4-6gm loading dose over 20m

Question 11

What is the maintenance dose of MgSO4 for women with pre-eclampsia?

Answer 11

1-2gm/hrs

Question 12

What does of Phenytoin can be given for seizure prophylaxis to patients with pre-eclampsia?

Answer 12

20mg/kg IV at a rate of 12.5mg/min

Question 13

What is the maximum dose of Phenytoin that can be given in a day?

Answer 13

1500mg/day

Question 14

What dose of Hydralazine should be given to a pre-eclamptic patient for HTN?

Answer 14

5-10mg IV q20m max of 60mg

Question 15

What dose of Labetalol should be given to a pre-eclamptic patient for HTN?

Answer 15

Step wise fashion 20-40-80mg q10m to max of 300mg

Question 16

What dose of Nifedipine should be given to a pre-eclamptic patient for HTN?

Answer 16

10-40mg PO TID

Question 17

What dose of Nitroprusside should be given to a pre-eclamptic patient for HTN?

Answer 17

0.2-10mcg/kg/min IV