Pharmacology - Chapter 63 - Uterine Stimulants and Relaxants

Question 1

Oxytocic - stimulates…

Answer 1

contractions. So, it induces labor, controls postpartum bleeding, induction of abortion.

Question 2

Tocolytic - suppresses…

Answer 2

contractions, which means it suppresses preterm labor.

Question 3

What are the three groups of uterine stimulants?

Answer 3

Oxytocin (Pitocin), Ergot Alkaloids (Ergonovine Maleate - Ergotrate Maleate), Prostaglandins (Carboprost Tromethamine - Hemabate).

Question 4

Oxytocin (Pitocin) - produced where?

Answer 4

Posterior Pituitary.

Question 5

Oxytocin - action =

Answer 5

uterine stimulation and milk ejection reflex, along with water retention.

Question 6

What are some precautions for Oxytocin?

Answer 6

Improper use may cause uterine rupture.

Question 7

What are some adverse effects of Oxytocin?

Answer 7

Water intoxication.

Question 8

Ritodrine - a uterine ____.

Answer 8

relaxant.

Question 9

Ritodrine (Yutopar) - Beta 2 Selective Adrenergic Agonist - T/F?

Answer 9

True!

Question 10

Ritodine - suppresses __ ___.

Answer 10

Preterm labor.

Question 11

What are some AE’s of Ritodrine?

Answer 11

Pulmonary edema, tachycardia, hypotension, hyperglycemia.