NURS 533 Test 1 with Questions and Answers

NURS 533 Test 1 with Questions and Answers 15. A 27-year-old patient is pregnant at 31 4/7 weeks gestation and presents to the hospital because she is experiencing preterm labor. She does not have any known medication allergies. Which of the following is not indicated for this patient? Betamethasone 12 mg IM every 24 hours for two doses Penicillin G 5 million units IV infusion Magnesium sulfate 4 g IV infusion Oxytocin 6 mU/min IV infusion ANSWER 15. Answer: D Option A: Incorrect. Patients should receive a single course of antenatal corticosteroids (betamethasone or dexamethasone) between 24 0/7 and 33 6/7 weeks of gestation if they are at risk of delivery within 7 days. Option B: Incorrect. All patients experiencing labor or PPROM before 37 weeks who have unknown group B streptococcal disease status should be treated with an antibiotic to lower the risk of neonatal group B streptococcal disease. IV penicillin G or ampicillin is preferred treatment. Option C: Incorrect. Patients should receive magnesium sulfate if they are at imminent risk of delivery before 32 0/7 weeks gestation, as magnesium decreases the incidence of subsequent neurologic morbidities like cerebral palsy. Option D: Correct. Oxytocin is not indicated for this patient in preterm labor. Oxytocin is used for induction of labor or postpartum hemorrhage treatment. 1. All of the following are the functional phases of the menstrual cycle except: Follicular Ovulatory Implantation Menstruation ANSWER Answer: C