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Given for Magnesium Toxicity calcium gluconate Hemabate (Carboprost) Given for postpartum hemorrhage Ute root if that helps induce labor or contraction contraindicated with history of asthma Management for preterm labor (Risk for maternal and fetal tachycardia) Terbutaline Methergine (Methylergonovine) Given for postpartum hemorrhage Contraindication for hypertension Cytotec (misoprostol) Cervical ripening agent Also used as an uterotonic in PPH Cervidil cervical ripening agent Oxytocin (Pitocin) Uterotonic agent that helps induce labor or control PPH Management of preterm labor Proximal port CVP (right atrial pressure) Acromegaly Overproduction of growth hormone (GH) Clinical manifestations of acromegaly -Headache -Visual disturbances -Slanting forehead -coarse facial features - increased BP -menstrual changes -hypertrophy of soft tissue (tongue, skin, visceral organs) -Enlargement of small bones -Muscle weakness -peripheral neuropathy Complications of acromegaly increased intracranial pressure increased blood sugar Nursing interventions for acromegaly -elevate head of bed at all times to 30 degrees -monitor pupillary response, speech patterns, and extremity strength -perform mouth care q4hrs -observe for s/s of bleeding -instruct patient to avoid coughing, sneezing, and straining. Spinal bifida Happens anywhere along the spine when the neural tube does not close all the way. This causes the backbone to not form and close as it should. Brudzinski's sign Sign of meningitis; positive when a patient's legs lift involuntarily when lifting a patient's head