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Betamethasone (Celestone) correct answersIndication: accelerates fetal lung maturity to reduce incidence of RDS Route: given to mom IM Side effects: elevates glucose, pulmonary edema secondary to sodium and fluid retention Nursing considerations: do not give to women with active infection, caution in diabetic mothers, monitor glucose levels Butorphanol (Stadol) correct answersIndication: systemic pain relief during labor Route: given to mom IV Side effects: respiratory depression and ...

Magnesium Sulfate correct answersClassification: Electrolyte; anticonvulsant Action: CNS depressant; relaxes smooth muscles including uterus Dose/Route: IV fluid should contain 40g in 1,000 mL, piggyback primary to infusion; administer using controller pump Frequency: loading dose- 4-6g over 20-30 min; maintenance dose- 1-4 g/hr Side effects: hot flushes, sweating, burning at the IV insertion site, nausea and vomiting, dry mouth, drowsiness, blurred vision, diplopia, headache, ileu...

What is the group of medications that is given to produce uterine relaxation and suppress uterine activity in order to prevent preterm birth? correct answersTocolytics What are the examples of tocolytics? correct answersIndomethacin Magnesium Sulfate Nifidipine Terbulatine What is Magnesium Sulfate used for? correct answers- Stops preterm labor - Preventing and controlling seizures in preeclamptic/eclamptic episoes What is the antidote for Magnesium Sulfate? correct answersCalcium ...

aquamephyton (Vitamin K) correct answersphytonadione (Generic) Classification: fat-soluble vitamin MOA: Helps Blood clot. Prevents Vitamin K deficiency disorder in new borns. Adult 2.5-25mg, may repeat or increase to 50mg PO/Subcut/IM 1-10mg. Repeat 12-48 (if needed)after PO dose or 6-8 after subcut/IM based on INR Neonates IM 0.5-1mg within 1 hr after birth, repeat after 2-3wk if required. Action: treat vitamin K deficiency and to treat certain bleeding or blood clotting proble...

Medication for respiratory distress syndrome correct answersBeractant (Survanta) Meds that increase breast milk production correct answersFenugreek and metoclopramide (Reglan) Medication for endometritis correct answersClindamycin (Cleocin) Treatment of retained placenta correct answersOxytocin. If it doesn't work then move to Terbutaline (Brethine) Medication for inversion of the uterus correct answersTerbutaline (Brethine) which relaxes the uterus in order to place it back into ...

Benzocaine spray (Dermoplast)/ Topical Anesthetic/ Pregnancy category C correct answersIndication: Local anesthetic used to block pain sensations from episiotomies or tears in the perineum. Works by numbing the area Indication: Carboprost tromethamine (Hemabate)/ Prostaglandin, abortifacient/ Pregnancy category C correct answersIndication: Uterine atony; abortifacient; prostaglandin that causes uterine stimulation Dose: Carboprost tromethamine (Hemabate)/ Prostaglandin, abortifacient/ ...

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 g...

Ibuprofen is a non steroidal anti-inflammatory analgesic. The pregnancy risk category for this medication is: Select one: A. Category D throughout pregnancy. B. Category C throughout pregnancy. Incorrect C. Category A in the third trimester of pregnancy. D. Category B in the first and second trimester of pregnancy. correct answersD. Category B in the first and second trimester of pregnancy. Lansoprazole (Prevacid) is a proton pump inhibitor that suppresses the release of acid protons fro...

Magnesium Sulfate (Generic) correct answersCLASSIFICATION: Neuromuscular blockers: ^ effect. CONTRAINDICATION: hypersensitivity, abdominal pain, nausea/vomiting, obstruction, acute surgical abdomen, rectal bleeding, heart block, myocardial damage. USES: anticonvulsant in preeclampsia, eclampsia. ROUTE: almost always IV. DOSAGE/FREQUENCY: 4-6g, infused over 15-30 mins; followed by a maintenance dose of Mag. Sul. that is diluted in an IV solution. & admin by an infusion pump at 2g/hr. ONSET: unkno...