Pitocin

Question 1

Pitocin: Generic Name

Answer 1

Oxytocin

Question 2

Pitocin: Trade Name

Answer 2

Pitocin

Question 3

Pitocin: Class

Answer 3

Oxytocic

Question 4

Pitocin: Action

Answer 4

Stimulates uterine smooth muscle, producing uterine contractions similar to those in spontaneous labor, stimulates mammary gland smooth muscle, facilitating lactation, has vasopressor and antidiuretic effects

Question 5

Pitocin: Indications

Answer 5

Induction of labor at term, facilitation of uterine contractions at term, facilitation of threatened abortion, postpartum control of bleeding after expulsion of the placenta

Question 6

Pitocin: Contraindications

Answer 6

Hypersensitivity, anticipated nonvaginal delivery, pregnancy

Question 7

Pitocin: S. E.

Answer 7

Maternal- Coma, seizures, hypotension, hypocholoremia, hyponatremia, water intoxication, increased uterine motility, painful contractions, abruptio placentae, decreased uterine blood flow

Fetal- Intracranial hemorrhage, asphyxia, hypoxia, arrhythmias

Question 8

Pitocin: Supplied

Answer 8

10 units/ml in 0.5 ml and 1 ml ampules, 1 ml and 10 ml vials

Question 9

Pitocin: Dose

Answer 9

Postpartum Hemorrhage:

10 U IV infused at 20-40 milliunits/min

10 U IM after delivery of placenta

Question 10

Pitocin: Precautions

Answer 10

Use cautiously in first and second stages of labor.