Uterine/Osteo/Thyroid Kinetics & Unique Fts

Question 1

What route of oxytocin is used to induce labor?

Answer 1

IV

Question 2

What route of oxytocin is given to prevent PPH after uterine massage?

Answer 2

IM

Question 3

What is route of oxytocin is delivered to stimulate milk let-down?

Answer 3

intranasal

Question 4

Oxytocin half life…

Answer 4

1-6 minutes

Question 5

After IV administration of ergot alkaloids, how quickly is the onset of effects?

Answer 5

30-40 seconds

Question 6

after PO admin of ergot alkaloids, how quickly is the onset of effects?

Answer 6

10 minutes

Question 7

Ergot alkaloids can be expected to have therapeutic effects for how long?

Answer 7

several hours

Question 8

What is the route of admin of prostaglandins for abortion and PPH?

Answer 8

vaginal/rectal suppositories

Question 9

What is the route of admin for prostaglandins for cervical ripening?

Answer 9

gel on cervix

Question 10

tranexamic acid is given via _____ along with…

Answer 10

IV with standard uterotonic therapy

Question 11

Magnesium sulfate is administered via…

Answer 11

IV

Question 12

Describe the infusion rate of Magnesium Sulfate and why?

Answer 12

slow admin, may lead to hypotension/asystole

Question 13

What preparation of calcium offers best absorption?

Answer 13

chewable

Question 14

what is needed for any osteoporosis drug do work?

Answer 14

calcium

Question 15

Calcitonin can be given in what two routes?

Answer 15

nasal spray

injection

Question 16

teriparatide and abaloparatide are given via…

Answer 16

injection

Question 17

teriparatide effects peak in _____ minutes and are gone in _______, making it an intermittent tx.

Answer 17

peak 30 min, gone in 3 hours

Question 18

Which osteoporosis drug is given subcutaneous injection once ever 6 mo?

Answer 18

denosumab

Question 19

PO administration of bisphosphonates require…

Answer 19

empty stomach, 1/2 glass water, stay upright 30 mintes

Question 20

PO absorption of bisphosphonates is…

Answer 20

poor

Question 21

Besides PO, bisphosphonates can be administered via what route?

Answer 21

IV