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Anaprox correct answersMechanism of action: competitively inhibits COX-1 & COX-2, by blocking arachidonate binding resulting in analgesic, antipyretic, and anti-inflammatory effects Side effects: headache, drowsiness, insomnia, nausea, abdominal pain Use in obstetrics: NSAID used for pain relief Ambien correct answersMechanism of action: Subunit modulation of the GABA-A receptor chloride channel macromolecular complex is responsible for sedative, anti-convulsant, anxiolytic, and myorela...

Which drug will the health care provider prescribe to soften the cervix of a woman who is at 42 weeks of gestation? a. Methylergonovine (Methergine) b. Dinoprostone (Prepidil) c. Betamethasone (Celestone) d. Terbutaline (Brethine) correct answersANS: B - Dinoprostone is a natural chemical in the body that causes uterine and gastrointestinal smooth muscle stimulation. It plays a role in cervical softening and dilation unrelated to uterine muscle stimulation. It is used to start and continue...

Magnesium Sulfate - Route, Actions, Indications correct answersRoute: IV Action: Promotes relaxation of smooth muscles by competing with calcium in cells Indications: - Treatment of preeclampsia - Relaxes muscles including the uterus - Used in women where other tocolytic agents are contraindicated Magnesium Sulfate - side effects , contraindications correct answersMaternal: - Hot flushes, sweating, n/v, dry mouth, drowsiness, blurred vision, diplopia, headache - Hypocalcemia ...

Colace (docusate sodium) 100 mg correct answersIndications for Use: Treatment of constipation associated with dry, hard stools and decreased intestinal motility. Prevention of opioid-induced constipation. Safe Dosages: 2 tablets once daily at bedtime; maximum 4 tablets twice daily Nursing Implications:Assess for abdominal distension, presence of bowel sounds, and usual pattern of bowel function. Assess color, consistency, and amount of stool produced. Administer with a full glass of water or...

Betamethasone (Celestone) indication correct answersacceleration of fetal lung maturity Dosage and route for Betamethasone (Celestone) correct answers12 mg IM 2 doses Side effects of Betamethasone (Celestone) correct answerspulmonary edema secondary to sodium and fluid retention Terbutaline (like albuterol) (Brethine) Indications correct answersStop preterm labor (Not more than 48-72 hours) Stop hypertonic labor contractions Dosage and route for Terbutabline (Brehine) correct answer...

What is a hormone that prepares the uterus and cervix for labor? Con contract uterus/create contractions correct answersProstaglandin (Relaxin and oxytocin also contribute preparing uterus and cervix for labor) What medication stimulates production of surfactant that also assists in maturing fetal lungs correct answersBetamethasone (steroid/long acting corticosteroid) What is given for magnesium toxicity? correct answersCalcium gluconate (s/s: low RR, absence of deep tendon reflexes, a...

Narcan/Naloxone Class correct answersOpiate antagonist Narcan/Naloxone Dose correct answersBaby 0.01mg/kg IV, IM, ET Narcan/Naloxone side effects mom correct answerswithdrawal in addicts Resp. depression may reoccur as medication wears off Narcan/Naloxone side effects baby correct answerswithdrawal in addicts babies Resp. depression may reoccur as medication wears off Demerol/Meperidine hydrochloride Class correct answersAgonist-antagonist Demerol/Meperidine hydrochloride Dose c...

Maternal Contraindications for Pitocin Admin correct answers-severe preeclampsia/ eclampsia -predisposition to unterine rupture ( mom >35 y/o, multigravida 4 or more, overdistation of utersus, previous major sx of the cervix or uterus) -cephalopelvic disproportion -malpresentation or malpostion of fetus -cord prolapse -more the one previous C-sec -preterm baby -rigid, unripe cervix -total placenta previa -presence of noreassuring fetal status Pitocin correct answersuse to initiati...

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 ...

ceftriaxone (Rocephin) correct answersGonorrhea zidovudine (Retrovir) correct answersHIV Mg sulfate correct answersPreeclampsia/Preterm labor - dec contractions MR for loss of deep tendon reflexes/BP/R/O2 Toxicity Sx: Absence of patellar deep tendon reflexes Urine output < 30 ml/hr Respiration < 12 Decreased level of conciousness Cardiac dysrhythmias Contraindicated for acute fetal distress, vaginal bleeding, dilation > 6 cm calcium gluconate correct answersAne...