OB Pharm Quiz 2 Questions And Answers
2026 Update!!!
terbutaline sulfate (Brethine) usual route SQ
terbutaline sulfate (Brethine) use in maternal-
inhibits uterine contractions
child nursing
beta-adrenergic agonist, relaxes smooth
terbutaline sulfate (Brethine) mechanism of
muscles (off label use, typically is an asthma
action
drug)
tachycardia, palpitations, tremors,
terbutaline sulfate (Brethine) main side effects hyperglycemia, chest pain, MI, pulmonary
edema
check HR prior to giving, hold if >120,
terbutaline sulfate (Brethine) nursing
contraindicated in CVD, DM, HTN, and
implications
hyperthyroidism
magnesium sulfate usual route IV (can be given IM rarely)
inhibits uterine contractions, also used to
magnesium sulfate use in maternal child nursing
prevent seizure activity in patients with PIH
magnesium sulfate mechanism of action smooth muscle relaxer
hot flushes, N/V, dry mouth, weakness,
drowsiness, fatigue, respiratory depression
magnesium sulfate main side effects
(<12), absent DTRs, decreased urinary output,
decreased LOC
therapeutic range 4-7.5 mEq/L (5-8 mg/dL), d/c
magnesium sulfate nursing implications if severe s/s and notify physician, limit total
fluids to <125 mL/hr
calcium gluconate usual route IVP over 2-5 minutes
calcium gluconate use in maternal child nursing reverse magnesium sulfate toxicity
, calcium gluconate nursing implications emergency reversal for mag toxicity
nifedipine (Procardia) usual route PO
2026 Update!!!
terbutaline sulfate (Brethine) usual route SQ
terbutaline sulfate (Brethine) use in maternal-
inhibits uterine contractions
child nursing
beta-adrenergic agonist, relaxes smooth
terbutaline sulfate (Brethine) mechanism of
muscles (off label use, typically is an asthma
action
drug)
tachycardia, palpitations, tremors,
terbutaline sulfate (Brethine) main side effects hyperglycemia, chest pain, MI, pulmonary
edema
check HR prior to giving, hold if >120,
terbutaline sulfate (Brethine) nursing
contraindicated in CVD, DM, HTN, and
implications
hyperthyroidism
magnesium sulfate usual route IV (can be given IM rarely)
inhibits uterine contractions, also used to
magnesium sulfate use in maternal child nursing
prevent seizure activity in patients with PIH
magnesium sulfate mechanism of action smooth muscle relaxer
hot flushes, N/V, dry mouth, weakness,
drowsiness, fatigue, respiratory depression
magnesium sulfate main side effects
(<12), absent DTRs, decreased urinary output,
decreased LOC
therapeutic range 4-7.5 mEq/L (5-8 mg/dL), d/c
magnesium sulfate nursing implications if severe s/s and notify physician, limit total
fluids to <125 mL/hr
calcium gluconate usual route IVP over 2-5 minutes
calcium gluconate use in maternal child nursing reverse magnesium sulfate toxicity
, calcium gluconate nursing implications emergency reversal for mag toxicity
nifedipine (Procardia) usual route PO
