NURS 316L-A (OB) Medication Cards(All Accurately
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Aquamephyton / Vitamin K correct answersOB Indication:
Essential for blood clotting and prevents serious bleeding.
Aquamephyton / Vitamin K correct answersMechanism of Action:
Promotes liver synthesis of clotting factors (II, VII, IX, X); the exact mechanism to this
stimulation is unknown.
Aquamephyton / Vitamin K correct answersContraindications / Considerations:
o Dermatologic toxicity
o Anticoagulant-induced coagulopathy
o Liver disease, coagulopathy
o Long-acting anticoagulant rodenticide ingestion
Aquamephyton / Vitamin K correct answersWhat is it For?:
o Compensates for low vitamin K
o Often given to newborn babies to undo the effects of certain blood thinners like warfarin.
o Treats or prevents bleeding.
Aquamephyton / Vitamin K correct answersCall Doctor For:
o Injection site pain
o Swelling
o Irritation
o Change in taste
Aquamephyton / Vitamin K correct answersLook Out For:
o Flushing
o Skin reactions
o Chest pain
o Tachycardia
o Dysrhythmia
o Lethargy
o Dizziness
o Passing out
o Shortness of breath
o Diaphoresis
o Blue/gray skin discoloration
, Benzocaine / Dermoplast correct answersOB Indication:
o Numbing after vaginal birth
o Pain and itch around cuts and skin relief
Benzocaine / Dermoplast correct answersMechanism of Action:
Blocks both the initiation and conduction of nerve impulses by decreasing the neuronal
membrane's permeability to sodium ions which results in inhibition of depolarization with
resultant blockade of conduction.
Benzocaine / Dermoplast correct answersContraindications / Considerations:
o Do not use over deep or puncture wounds.
o Do not use for serious lacerations.
o Do not use topical products in children <2 years of age or are teething.
Benzocaine / Dermoplast correct answersWhat is it For?:
Skin Products:
o Pain and itch relief for skin irritation
Rectal Products:
o To treat the signs of hemorrhoids or rectal irritation.
Benzocaine / Dermoplast correct answersCall Doctor For:
Mouth tingling
Benzocaine / Dermoplast correct answersLook Out For:
o Methemoglobinemia-like blue or gray color of the lips, nails, or skin.
o Dysrhythmia
o Seizures
o Severe dizziness or passing out
o Severe headache
o Lethargy
o Shortness of breath
o Severe application site irritation
o Severe rectal bleeding
o Severe rectal pain
Butorphanol / Stadol correct answersOB Indication:
Pain during labor (injection only)
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Aquamephyton / Vitamin K correct answersOB Indication:
Essential for blood clotting and prevents serious bleeding.
Aquamephyton / Vitamin K correct answersMechanism of Action:
Promotes liver synthesis of clotting factors (II, VII, IX, X); the exact mechanism to this
stimulation is unknown.
Aquamephyton / Vitamin K correct answersContraindications / Considerations:
o Dermatologic toxicity
o Anticoagulant-induced coagulopathy
o Liver disease, coagulopathy
o Long-acting anticoagulant rodenticide ingestion
Aquamephyton / Vitamin K correct answersWhat is it For?:
o Compensates for low vitamin K
o Often given to newborn babies to undo the effects of certain blood thinners like warfarin.
o Treats or prevents bleeding.
Aquamephyton / Vitamin K correct answersCall Doctor For:
o Injection site pain
o Swelling
o Irritation
o Change in taste
Aquamephyton / Vitamin K correct answersLook Out For:
o Flushing
o Skin reactions
o Chest pain
o Tachycardia
o Dysrhythmia
o Lethargy
o Dizziness
o Passing out
o Shortness of breath
o Diaphoresis
o Blue/gray skin discoloration
, Benzocaine / Dermoplast correct answersOB Indication:
o Numbing after vaginal birth
o Pain and itch around cuts and skin relief
Benzocaine / Dermoplast correct answersMechanism of Action:
Blocks both the initiation and conduction of nerve impulses by decreasing the neuronal
membrane's permeability to sodium ions which results in inhibition of depolarization with
resultant blockade of conduction.
Benzocaine / Dermoplast correct answersContraindications / Considerations:
o Do not use over deep or puncture wounds.
o Do not use for serious lacerations.
o Do not use topical products in children <2 years of age or are teething.
Benzocaine / Dermoplast correct answersWhat is it For?:
Skin Products:
o Pain and itch relief for skin irritation
Rectal Products:
o To treat the signs of hemorrhoids or rectal irritation.
Benzocaine / Dermoplast correct answersCall Doctor For:
Mouth tingling
Benzocaine / Dermoplast correct answersLook Out For:
o Methemoglobinemia-like blue or gray color of the lips, nails, or skin.
o Dysrhythmia
o Seizures
o Severe dizziness or passing out
o Severe headache
o Lethargy
o Shortness of breath
o Severe application site irritation
o Severe rectal bleeding
o Severe rectal pain
Butorphanol / Stadol correct answersOB Indication:
Pain during labor (injection only)
