OB Pharmacology Test(All answered perfectly)
Ibuprofen is a non steroidal anti-inflammatory analgesic. The pregnancy risk category for this
medication is:
Select one:
A. Category D throughout pregnancy.
B. Category C throughout pregnancy. Incorrect
C. Category A in the third trimester of pregnancy.
D. Category B in the first and second trimester of pregnancy. correct answersD. Category B in
the first and second trimester of pregnancy.
Lansoprazole (Prevacid) is a proton pump inhibitor that suppresses the release of acid protons
from the parietal cells of the stomach. Data regarding the use of this medication during
pregnancy indicates that this medication is:
Select one:
A. Is contraindicated for use among women who may become pregnant.
B. May cause intrauterine growth retardation (IUGR) of the fetus.
C. Has not demonstrated adverse fetal effects when taken in the second and third trimesters of
pregnancy.
D. Unsafe at any time during pregnancy. correct answersC. Has not demonstrated adverse fetal
effects when taken in the second and third trimesters of pregnancy.
The antiplatelet aggregation effect of aspirin promotes bleeding. During pregnancy aspirin is
categorized as:
Select one:
A. Category B in the second and third trimesters of pregnancy.
B. Category D throughout pregnancy.
C. Category C in the third trimester of pregnancy.
D. Category A throughout pregnancy. correct answersB. Category D throughout pregnancy.
Approximately 78-85% of women experience nausea during pregnancy. Ondanestron (Zofran) is
Category B for use during pregnancy. What is the correct maximum oral daily dose for a
pregnancy woman?
Select one:
A. 4 mg orally twice a day.
B. 12 mg. orally once a day.
C. 4-8 mg. orally three to four times a day.
D. 8 mg. orally taken as needed (PRN). correct answersC. 4-8 mg. orally three to four times a
day.
Urinary tract infections (UTI) are the most common bacterial infections that occur during
pregnancy and increase the risk for the onset of preterm labor and preterm birth. Ampicillin is a
Category B medication for pregnancy. What is the correct dose for an effective course of therapy
in the event of a UTI infection during pregnancy?
Select one:
A. 250 mg. orally twice a day.
, B. 250 mg. orally three times a day.
C. 500 mg. orally once day.
D. 500 mg. orally three times a day. correct answersD. 500 mg. orally three times a day.
The diagnosis of preterm labor is one of the most challenging clinical problems nurses and other
maternal-child health care providers face when caring for pregnant women and their unborn
infants. Tocolysis is the use of medication(s) to inhibit myometrial contractions of the uterus.
Nefedipine (Procardia) is a calcium channel blocker used to stop preterm labor contractions.
What category is this medication for pregnant women?
Select one:
A. Category C
B. Category B
C. Category D
D. Category A correct answersA. Category C
Oxytocin causes uterine contractions sufficient for achieveing a vaginal birth, if all other pelvic
structures are adequate for the fetal size and position. What is the correct dilution of Oxytocin in
Normal Saline when given for the purpose of stimulating uterine contractions during labor?
Select one:
A. 5 units of Oxytocin in 1000 mL of Normal Saline
B. 20 units of Oxytocin in 1000 mL of Normal Saline
C. 10 units of Oxytocin in 1000 mL of Normal Saline
D. 20 units of Oxytocin in 500 mL of Normal Saline correct answersC. 10 units of Oxytocin in
1000 mL of Normal Saline
Magnesium Sulfate is used to treat preterm labor, severe preeclampsia and eclampsia. The
therapeutic range for seizure prevention is narrow, 4.8-9.9. Magnesium toxicity therefor is a
potential result for the pregnant woman and her unborn/newborn when this medication is
administered. What is the antidote for this medication?
Select one:
A. Calcium Citrate
B. Calcium Carbonate
C. Calcium Lactate
D. Calcium Gluconate correct answersD. Calcium Gluconate
Severe pain during the active phase of labor may result in the administration of opioids for the
pharmacological management of maternal pain. Nalbuphine (Nubain) when given intravenously
IV peaks in 30 minutes and can provide pain relief for a period of 2-4 hours. What is the correct
dose of Nubain?
Select one:
A. 10-20 mg IV
B. 2.5 mg IV
C. 25 mg IV
D. 5 mg IV correct answersA. 10-20 mg IV
Ibuprofen is a non steroidal anti-inflammatory analgesic. The pregnancy risk category for this
medication is:
Select one:
A. Category D throughout pregnancy.
B. Category C throughout pregnancy. Incorrect
C. Category A in the third trimester of pregnancy.
D. Category B in the first and second trimester of pregnancy. correct answersD. Category B in
the first and second trimester of pregnancy.
Lansoprazole (Prevacid) is a proton pump inhibitor that suppresses the release of acid protons
from the parietal cells of the stomach. Data regarding the use of this medication during
pregnancy indicates that this medication is:
Select one:
A. Is contraindicated for use among women who may become pregnant.
B. May cause intrauterine growth retardation (IUGR) of the fetus.
C. Has not demonstrated adverse fetal effects when taken in the second and third trimesters of
pregnancy.
D. Unsafe at any time during pregnancy. correct answersC. Has not demonstrated adverse fetal
effects when taken in the second and third trimesters of pregnancy.
The antiplatelet aggregation effect of aspirin promotes bleeding. During pregnancy aspirin is
categorized as:
Select one:
A. Category B in the second and third trimesters of pregnancy.
B. Category D throughout pregnancy.
C. Category C in the third trimester of pregnancy.
D. Category A throughout pregnancy. correct answersB. Category D throughout pregnancy.
Approximately 78-85% of women experience nausea during pregnancy. Ondanestron (Zofran) is
Category B for use during pregnancy. What is the correct maximum oral daily dose for a
pregnancy woman?
Select one:
A. 4 mg orally twice a day.
B. 12 mg. orally once a day.
C. 4-8 mg. orally three to four times a day.
D. 8 mg. orally taken as needed (PRN). correct answersC. 4-8 mg. orally three to four times a
day.
Urinary tract infections (UTI) are the most common bacterial infections that occur during
pregnancy and increase the risk for the onset of preterm labor and preterm birth. Ampicillin is a
Category B medication for pregnancy. What is the correct dose for an effective course of therapy
in the event of a UTI infection during pregnancy?
Select one:
A. 250 mg. orally twice a day.
, B. 250 mg. orally three times a day.
C. 500 mg. orally once day.
D. 500 mg. orally three times a day. correct answersD. 500 mg. orally three times a day.
The diagnosis of preterm labor is one of the most challenging clinical problems nurses and other
maternal-child health care providers face when caring for pregnant women and their unborn
infants. Tocolysis is the use of medication(s) to inhibit myometrial contractions of the uterus.
Nefedipine (Procardia) is a calcium channel blocker used to stop preterm labor contractions.
What category is this medication for pregnant women?
Select one:
A. Category C
B. Category B
C. Category D
D. Category A correct answersA. Category C
Oxytocin causes uterine contractions sufficient for achieveing a vaginal birth, if all other pelvic
structures are adequate for the fetal size and position. What is the correct dilution of Oxytocin in
Normal Saline when given for the purpose of stimulating uterine contractions during labor?
Select one:
A. 5 units of Oxytocin in 1000 mL of Normal Saline
B. 20 units of Oxytocin in 1000 mL of Normal Saline
C. 10 units of Oxytocin in 1000 mL of Normal Saline
D. 20 units of Oxytocin in 500 mL of Normal Saline correct answersC. 10 units of Oxytocin in
1000 mL of Normal Saline
Magnesium Sulfate is used to treat preterm labor, severe preeclampsia and eclampsia. The
therapeutic range for seizure prevention is narrow, 4.8-9.9. Magnesium toxicity therefor is a
potential result for the pregnant woman and her unborn/newborn when this medication is
administered. What is the antidote for this medication?
Select one:
A. Calcium Citrate
B. Calcium Carbonate
C. Calcium Lactate
D. Calcium Gluconate correct answersD. Calcium Gluconate
Severe pain during the active phase of labor may result in the administration of opioids for the
pharmacological management of maternal pain. Nalbuphine (Nubain) when given intravenously
IV peaks in 30 minutes and can provide pain relief for a period of 2-4 hours. What is the correct
dose of Nubain?
Select one:
A. 10-20 mg IV
B. 2.5 mg IV
C. 25 mg IV
D. 5 mg IV correct answersA. 10-20 mg IV
