OB Medications (ANTEPARTUM) Flashcards

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Brethine (Terbutaline) PRE, MOA, S/SX,ROUTE

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PRE: take BP before because med increased BP
MOA: stop preterm labor or slow contractions
S/SX: feel like heart is racing/anxious
ROUTE: Sub q

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Procardia (Nifedipine) PRE, MOA, ROUTE

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PRE: assess BP before and after (will lower)
MOA: slow preterm labor or lower BP
ROUTE: Sublingual or PO

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Why is patient ed important for RhoGam?

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because of antibody response of Rh-/Rh+ factors

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Folic Acid MOA

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MOA: prevention of neural tube defects (also in prenatal vitamins that women take throughout pregnancy)

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Ferrous Sulfate MOA

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MOA: prevent iron deficiency anemia

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Betamethasone MOA

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MOA: before baby is born to help develop baby’s lungs

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