Comprehensive NURS 303 Exam 4: Labor, Delivery,
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What are signs of malignant Increased pulse (tachycardia) under general
hypothermia? anesthesia.
What is the antidote for malignant Dantrolene.
hypothermia?
What is the use of Pitocin/oxytocin? Induce/augment labor and help deliver the placenta.
What is the initial dose of Pitocin? Start at 2 or 6 milliunits.
What is the goal of contractions when 2-3 minutes apart, lasting 60-90 seconds.
using Pitocin?
What are Montevideo units (MVU) and MVU >240 indicates a need to slow Pitocin due to risk
what is the threshold? of rupture.
What should be monitored when Contractions and fetal heart rate for
administering Pitocin? hyperstimulation.
What to do if fetal heart tones are Slow or stop the Pitocin drip.
variable or late during Pitocin
administration?
What does FLIP, FLUID, FLOW stand Reposition mom, stop Pitocin, give fluid bolus, and
for in managing Pitocin issues? administer oxygen.
, What is the use of Induce/augment labor by softening the cervix.
Cytotec/misoprostol?
What is the standard dose for 25 mcg capsule orally, vaginally, or sublingually.
Cytotec/misoprostol?
What are signs of magnesium toxicity? Lethargy, decreased DTR, low respirations (<12),
decreased urine output.
What is the antidote for magnesium Calcium gluconate.
sulfate?
What is the use of terbutaline? Stop or delay pre-term labor and relax smooth
muscle.
What are common side effects of Tachycardia, palpitations, tremors, flushing.
terbutaline?
What is the use of Calcium channel blocker that decreases contractions.
nifedipine/procardia?
What is the purpose of Stimulates baby's lungs to mature and create
betamethasone/dexamethasone? surfactant.
What is the dose for betamethasone? 12 mg IM in the buttocks, given 24 hours apart.
What are the side effects of Increases glucose and can mask hyperglycemia.
betamethasone?
What is the use of Nubain and Stadol? Opioid agonist-antagonist for pain control during
labor.
What is the reversal agent for opioids? Naloxone.
What are true labor signs? Regular timing of contractions, radiating pain, and
exam changes.
and Intrapartum Complications – Accurate Answers
To All Questions
Save
Terms in this set (83)
What are signs of malignant Increased pulse (tachycardia) under general
hypothermia? anesthesia.
What is the antidote for malignant Dantrolene.
hypothermia?
What is the use of Pitocin/oxytocin? Induce/augment labor and help deliver the placenta.
What is the initial dose of Pitocin? Start at 2 or 6 milliunits.
What is the goal of contractions when 2-3 minutes apart, lasting 60-90 seconds.
using Pitocin?
What are Montevideo units (MVU) and MVU >240 indicates a need to slow Pitocin due to risk
what is the threshold? of rupture.
What should be monitored when Contractions and fetal heart rate for
administering Pitocin? hyperstimulation.
What to do if fetal heart tones are Slow or stop the Pitocin drip.
variable or late during Pitocin
administration?
What does FLIP, FLUID, FLOW stand Reposition mom, stop Pitocin, give fluid bolus, and
for in managing Pitocin issues? administer oxygen.
, What is the use of Induce/augment labor by softening the cervix.
Cytotec/misoprostol?
What is the standard dose for 25 mcg capsule orally, vaginally, or sublingually.
Cytotec/misoprostol?
What are signs of magnesium toxicity? Lethargy, decreased DTR, low respirations (<12),
decreased urine output.
What is the antidote for magnesium Calcium gluconate.
sulfate?
What is the use of terbutaline? Stop or delay pre-term labor and relax smooth
muscle.
What are common side effects of Tachycardia, palpitations, tremors, flushing.
terbutaline?
What is the use of Calcium channel blocker that decreases contractions.
nifedipine/procardia?
What is the purpose of Stimulates baby's lungs to mature and create
betamethasone/dexamethasone? surfactant.
What is the dose for betamethasone? 12 mg IM in the buttocks, given 24 hours apart.
What are the side effects of Increases glucose and can mask hyperglycemia.
betamethasone?
What is the use of Nubain and Stadol? Opioid agonist-antagonist for pain control during
labor.
What is the reversal agent for opioids? Naloxone.
What are true labor signs? Regular timing of contractions, radiating pain, and
exam changes.
