Medication for respiratory distress syndrome correct answersBeractant (Survanta)
Meds that increase breast milk production correct answersFenugreek and metoclopramide
(Reglan)
Medication for endometritis correct answersClindamycin (Cleocin)
Treatment of retained placenta correct answersOxytocin. If it doesn't work then move to
Terbutaline (Brethine)
Medication for inversion of the uterus correct answersTerbutaline (Brethine) which relaxes the
uterus in order to place it back into the uterine cavity
Postpartum hemorrhage medications correct answersOxytocin, methylergonovine (Methergine),
misoprostol (Cytotec), and Carboprost tromethamine (Hemabate)
Methylergonovine (Methergine) correct answers140/90 and above BP- don't give. Also assess
for n/v and headache
Oxytocics correct answersOxytocin, methylergonovine maleate, and carboprost
Amnioinfusion correct answers0.9% sodium chloride or lactated ringer's solution is instilled into
amniotic cavity to supplement the amount of amniotic fluid. Reduces severity of variable
decelerations caused by cord compression
Cervical ripening correct answersMisoprostol and dinoprostone are agents to ripen servix
Epidural correct answersBupivacaine, along with morphine or fentanyl (given when client is
dilated at least 4 cm). Administer bolus of fluids to offset hypotension, place client in side-lying,
sitting, or modified Sims' position
Antiemetics correct answersOndansetron and metoclopramide
Opioids correct answersMeperidine, fentanyl, butorphanol, and nalbuphine (have nalozone ready
as the antidote)
-barbitals correct answersCan be used during early or latent phase of labor to relieve anxiety and
induce sleep
Medications for preterm labor correct answersNifedipine (inhibits calcium which suppresses
contractions) and Magnesium sulfate