NUR 230 Exam 1 Study Guide (HERE
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Gestation
Age in weeks
Trimesters of pregnancy
segments(13 1/3 weeks)
Antepartum
Time before birth
Intrapartum
labor & birth
Postpartum
Return to pre-pregnantstate (about 6 weeks)
Term
37 to 42 weeks gestation
Viability
20 or more weeks gestation
Gravidity
# of pregnancies
Para
# viable pregnancies (> 20weeks)
Gravida
Pregnant (been pregnant)
,Nullgravida
Never pregnant
Primigravida
Pregnant or one child
Multigravida
Pregnant second or more times
Gravida
Number of pregnancies
Term
37-42 Weeks
Preterm
Delivery after 20-36 weeks
Abortion
Delivery before 20 weeks
Living
Children living in the home
Terbutaline (Brethine)
As a beta 2 agonist, terbutaline delays preterm labor by relaxing the smooth muscle of the
uterus and stopping contractions.
Not advised to be used for prolonged tocolysis beyond 48 to 72 hours due to reports of severe
adverse reactions in pregnant patients.
How long should Terbutaline (Brethine) be use
, Terbutaline (Brethine) should only be used short term. Not advised to be used for prolonged
tocolysis beyond 48 to 72 hours due to reports of severe adverse reactions in pregnant patients.
What is the maternal contradiction to Terbutaline (Brethine) which is used as tocolytic therapy?
Preeclampsia with severe features of eclampsia
Bleeding with hemodynamic instability
Contraindication to specific tocolytic medication
What is the Fetal contraindication to Terbutaline (Brethine) which is used as tocolytic therapy?
Intrauterine fetal demise
Lethal fetal abnormalities
Nonrecurring fetal status
Chorioamnionitis
Preterm prelabour rupture of membranes
What should the nursing monitor for women receiving Tocolytic therapy?
Vital signs
Listen to lung sounds
Respiratory effort
Fetal Heart Rate and pattern
Labor status according to hospital protocol
Assess mother and fetus for adverse reactions related to Tocolytic Therapy
What position a woman should be in when receiving Tocolytic Therapy
Place patient on side lying position to enhance perfusion and reduce cervic pressure
When condition a pregnant woman might have that makes them NOT qualify for Terbutaline?
Heart disease
Preeclampsia
Eclampsia
Pregestational or gestational diabetes
hyperthyriodism
What preterm complications a mother might have and they have to AVOID Terbutaline?
Fever
Fetal tachycardia
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Gestation
Age in weeks
Trimesters of pregnancy
segments(13 1/3 weeks)
Antepartum
Time before birth
Intrapartum
labor & birth
Postpartum
Return to pre-pregnantstate (about 6 weeks)
Term
37 to 42 weeks gestation
Viability
20 or more weeks gestation
Gravidity
# of pregnancies
Para
# viable pregnancies (> 20weeks)
Gravida
Pregnant (been pregnant)
,Nullgravida
Never pregnant
Primigravida
Pregnant or one child
Multigravida
Pregnant second or more times
Gravida
Number of pregnancies
Term
37-42 Weeks
Preterm
Delivery after 20-36 weeks
Abortion
Delivery before 20 weeks
Living
Children living in the home
Terbutaline (Brethine)
As a beta 2 agonist, terbutaline delays preterm labor by relaxing the smooth muscle of the
uterus and stopping contractions.
Not advised to be used for prolonged tocolysis beyond 48 to 72 hours due to reports of severe
adverse reactions in pregnant patients.
How long should Terbutaline (Brethine) be use
, Terbutaline (Brethine) should only be used short term. Not advised to be used for prolonged
tocolysis beyond 48 to 72 hours due to reports of severe adverse reactions in pregnant patients.
What is the maternal contradiction to Terbutaline (Brethine) which is used as tocolytic therapy?
Preeclampsia with severe features of eclampsia
Bleeding with hemodynamic instability
Contraindication to specific tocolytic medication
What is the Fetal contraindication to Terbutaline (Brethine) which is used as tocolytic therapy?
Intrauterine fetal demise
Lethal fetal abnormalities
Nonrecurring fetal status
Chorioamnionitis
Preterm prelabour rupture of membranes
What should the nursing monitor for women receiving Tocolytic therapy?
Vital signs
Listen to lung sounds
Respiratory effort
Fetal Heart Rate and pattern
Labor status according to hospital protocol
Assess mother and fetus for adverse reactions related to Tocolytic Therapy
What position a woman should be in when receiving Tocolytic Therapy
Place patient on side lying position to enhance perfusion and reduce cervic pressure
When condition a pregnant woman might have that makes them NOT qualify for Terbutaline?
Heart disease
Preeclampsia
Eclampsia
Pregestational or gestational diabetes
hyperthyriodism
What preterm complications a mother might have and they have to AVOID Terbutaline?
Fever
Fetal tachycardia
