What mineral when consumed prenatally has been shown to decrease the incidence of neural
tube defect in the fetus? correct answersFolic Acid
When a newborn is delivered there are three medications/immunizations that are indicated.
Which medication/immunization is metabolized in the gut? correct answersVitamin K
The nurse has received an order to administer Betamethasone. What supplies will be needed to
safely administer this medication? correct answers3mL syringe, 22 gauge 1.5in needle
What is the drug classification for the medication Indomethacin? correct answersNSAIDS
What immunizations are considered to be "dead" and should be administered intramuscularly?
correct answersInfluenza, TDAP, Hep B
What immunizations are considered to be "live" and should be administered SC? correct
answersRubella, Varicella
What medications are clinically indicated for a patient who experiences a postpartum
hemorrhage? correct answersCarboprost Tromethamine, Methergine, Cytotec, Pitocin
It is expected that the patient receiving Magnesium Sulfate through an intravenous infusion
would experience flushing, nausea and lightheadedness? correct answersTrue
What laboratory tests must be considered when administering NSAIDS (motrin, toradol)? correct
answersPlatelet count
When administering Magnesium Sulfate what clinical assessments must the nurse perform?
correct answersIntake and Output, BP, Oxygen Sat, LOC, DTR, Respiratory Rate
What other medications are included in the same drug classification as Indomethacin? correct
answersToradol, Ibuprofen
The nurse has received an order to administer Terbutaline. What supplies will be needed to
safely adminster this medication? correct answersAlcohol pad, band-aid, 23 gauge 5/8 in. needle,
1mL syringe, gloves
What is the clinical indicator for the administration of Penicillin G during labor? correct
answersGroup Beta Strep +
For which pregnancy complication would the medication Procardia be prescribed? correct
answersPreterm labor
What is the expected effect of the medication Hydralazine? correct answersBP is decreased