Postpartum OB Medications(All correctly answered)

Postpartum OB Medications(All correctly answered)
Acetaminophen (Tylenol)Dosage/Range: correct answers650 mg PO or PR q 4-6 hr or 1000 mg
PO q 6 hr; 4g/24h

Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Onset /Peak/ Duration: correct answers0.5-1 hr/ 1-3 hr/ 3-8 hr

Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Indication: correct answersMild- moderate pain, HA, fever

Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Contraindications/Nursing Considerations: correct answersDelayed
absorption if given with food. Don't use with alcohol, teach S/S of hepatotoxicity, consult
healthcare provider if temp is greater than 103 for more than 3 days

Acetaminophen (Tylenol) AE: correct answershepatic and renal failure, rash, uticaria

(Benadryl)Diphenhydramine hydrochloride Dosage/Range: correct answers25-50 mg PO,IM pr
IV bid-tid

(Benadryl)Diphenhydramine hydrochloride Onset /Peak/ Duration: correct answersPO: 15-60
min/2-4 hr/4 -8 hr IM: 20-30 min/2-4 hr/4-8 hr IV: Rapid / unknown/ 4-8 hr

(Benadryl)Diphenhydramine hydrochloride Indication: correct answersPrevent allergic reactions,
motion sickness, potentiate narcotics, sedation, cough suppression

(Benadryl)Diphenhydramine hydrochloride Contraindications: correct answersacute asthma

(Benadryl)Diphenhydramine hydrochloride Nursing Considerations: correct answersIncrease risk
of photosensitivity- use sunscreen; may cause drowsiness.

(Benadryl)Diphenhydramine hydrochloride AE: correct answersdrowsiness, anorexia, dry mouth

Benzocaine Menthol Dosage/Range: correct answersbid

Benzocaine MentholOnset /Peak/ Duration: correct answers~1min/ unk/ 15-20 min

Benzocaine Menthol Indication: correct answershemorrhoids

Benzocaine Menthol Contraindications/Nursing Considerations: correct answersuse cautiously in
large or severely abraded areas of skin or mucous membrane

Benzocaine Menthol AE: correct answersstinging, allergic rxn, uticaria

Colace -Dioctyl sodium sulfosuccinate (Docusate Sodium)Dosage/Range: correct answers50-500
mg PO divided qid

, Colace -Dioctyl sodium sulfosuccinate (Docusate Sodium)Onset/Peak/Duration: correct
answersPO: 24-48 hrs/ unk/ unk

Colace -Dioctyl sodium sulfosuccinate (Docusate Sodium)Indication: correct
answersConstipation; adjunct to painful anorectal conditions (hemorrhoids)

Colace -Dioctyl sodium sulfosuccinate (Docusate Sodium)Contraindications: correct
answersDon't use with mineral oil; intestinal obstruction, acute abdominal pain, N/V

Colace -Dioctyl sodium sulfosuccinate (Docusate Sodium) Nursing Considerations: correct
answersTake with full glass of water; no laxative action; do not use > 1 week

Colace -Dioctyl sodium sulfosuccinate (Docusate Sodium)AE: correct answersthroat irritation,
mild craps, rash

Hydrocortisone 1% Dosage/Range: correct answersRectal: Aerosol foam - 90 mg 1-2X/day for
2-3 wk; then adjusted

Hydrocortisone 1% Onset /Peak/ Duration: correct answersmins-hrs/ hrs-days/ hrs-days

Hydrocortisone 1% Indication: correct answersMgmt of inflammation

Hydrocortisone 1% Contraindications/Nursing Considerations: correct answersshake well and
spray on affected area; hold container 3-6" away. Spray for about 2sec to cover an area the size
of a hand. Do not inhale

Hydrocortisone 1% AE: correct answersburning, dryness, irritation

Lanolin Ointment (Lansinoh) Indication: correct answersSore, cracked nipples

Lanolin Ointment (Lansinoh) Contraindications/Nursing Considerations: correct answersArea
may burn, sting or become red

(Milk of Magnesia) Magnesium hydroxide Dosage/Range: correct answersPO: 30-60 ml single
or divided dose or 10-20ml as concentrate

(Milk of Magnesia) Magnesium hydroxide Onset /Peak/ Duration: correct answers3-6 hr/
unk/unk

(Milk of Magnesia) Magnesium hydroxide Indication: correct answersLaxative / antacid

(Milk of Magnesia) Magnesium hydroxide Contraindications: correct answershyperMg, hypoC,
Anuria, heart block. Use cautiously in any degree of renal insuff.