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Maternal-Child Health Medications Questions and
Answers with 100% Complete Solutions
Prenatal Vitamin - ANSWER Taken to ensure a woman gets the
proper supplements she needs during pregnancy; has
additional folic acid which decreases incidences of neural tube
defects.
Ferrous Sulfate - ANSWER Iron preparation used to correct
simple iron deficiencies and to treat iron deficient anemia.
Docusate Sodium - ANSWER Gastrointestinal agent used as a
stool softener. Used for people who should avoid straining
during defecation and for treatment of constipation.
Percocet - ANSWER Narcotic analgesic used for moderate to
severe pain. Typically used in the postpartum period. Can be
used in aspirin sensitive women.
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Tucks Pads - ANSWER Pads that are soaked in Witch Hazel.
Relieves pain associated with lacerations and hemorrhoids.
Dermoplast Spray - ANSWER Topical anesthetic that numbs and
relieves pain associated with lacerations on the perineum.
Lanolin Ointment - ANSWER Topical ointment used to keep
nipples supple and soft and to prevent cracked nipples.
RhoGAM - ANSWER Injection used to prevent sensitization to
the Rh factor in Rh negative women and to prevent hemolytic
disease in the newborn in subsequent pregnancies.
Rubella vaccine - ANSWER Stimulates active immunity against
rubella virus.
DepoProvera - ANSWER Progestin contraceptive that is
administered either IM or SQ every three months.
Narcan - ANSWER Displaces opiates at receptor sites, reverses
sedation, increases RR and corrects BP.
Maternal-Child Health Medications Questions and
Answers with 100% Complete Solutions
Prenatal Vitamin - ANSWER Taken to ensure a woman gets the
proper supplements she needs during pregnancy; has
additional folic acid which decreases incidences of neural tube
defects.
Ferrous Sulfate - ANSWER Iron preparation used to correct
simple iron deficiencies and to treat iron deficient anemia.
Docusate Sodium - ANSWER Gastrointestinal agent used as a
stool softener. Used for people who should avoid straining
during defecation and for treatment of constipation.
Percocet - ANSWER Narcotic analgesic used for moderate to
severe pain. Typically used in the postpartum period. Can be
used in aspirin sensitive women.
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Tucks Pads - ANSWER Pads that are soaked in Witch Hazel.
Relieves pain associated with lacerations and hemorrhoids.
Dermoplast Spray - ANSWER Topical anesthetic that numbs and
relieves pain associated with lacerations on the perineum.
Lanolin Ointment - ANSWER Topical ointment used to keep
nipples supple and soft and to prevent cracked nipples.
RhoGAM - ANSWER Injection used to prevent sensitization to
the Rh factor in Rh negative women and to prevent hemolytic
disease in the newborn in subsequent pregnancies.
Rubella vaccine - ANSWER Stimulates active immunity against
rubella virus.
DepoProvera - ANSWER Progestin contraceptive that is
administered either IM or SQ every three months.
Narcan - ANSWER Displaces opiates at receptor sites, reverses
sedation, increases RR and corrects BP.
