Exam 1 Meds

Question 1

Magnesium Sulfate (preterm labor)

Answer 1

• Used to inhibit contractions during preterm labor
• helps protect the newborns brain

Question 2

Magnesium Sulfate (pre-eclampsia)

Answer 2

Treatment, prevention, and reduction of risk for seizures in women with pre-eclampsia
Raises the seizure threshold and lowers blood pressure.

Question 3

Oxytocin (Pitocin)

Answer 3

Induction of labor at term
Stimulates and improves uterine contractions
Can reduce bleeding after childbirth
Stimulates milk let down reflex

Question 4

Terbutaline (Brethine)

Answer 4

Used to stop or delay preterm labor

Question 5

Dinoprostone (Cervidil)

Answer 5

Used to prepare the cervix for the induction of labor
Softens the cervix

Question 6

Carboprost (Hemabate)

Answer 6

Used to treat severe postpartum hemorrhage
Avoid use in asthmatics

Question 7

Methylergonovine (Methergine)

Answer 7

Administered in the postpartum period to help deliver the placenta
Helps control postpartum bleeding
Avoid use in clients with HTN

Question 8

Misoprostol (Cytotec)

Answer 8

Used to soften cervix
First trimester abortions

Question 9

Tranexamic acid

Answer 9

Treatment of cyclic menorrhagia, bleeding prophylaxis

Question 10

Fentanyl

Answer 10

Treatment of pain during labor and delivery
Short half life means it can be given closer to delivery

Question 11

Penicillin

Answer 11

Given IV during labor to prevent infection, especially Group B Strep

Question 12

Ondansetron

Answer 12

Nausea and vomiting
hyperemesis gravidarum

Question 13

Betamethasone

Answer 13

Given to women at risk for preterm delivery
Speeds up lung development in preterm baby

Question 14

Methotrexate

Answer 14

Given for ectopic pregnancy
“Basically dissolves it.” - Dorene

Question 15

Indomethacin

Answer 15

Delays labor and decreases contractions
Can be used to treat patent ductus arteriosus

Question 16

Rho (D) immune globulin (Rhogam)

Answer 16

Given to prevent Rh incompatibility in mothers who are Rh negative, but carry Rh positive children

Question 17

Vitamin K (phytonadione)

Answer 17

Given to the newborn to prevent bleeding disorders

Question 18

Erythromycin

Answer 18

Spread across the newborn’s eyes to prevent infections, especially those caused by STI

Question 19

Hepatitis B Vaccine

Answer 19

Given to newborn before discharge, with follow up doses at 2 months and 6 months
Used to prevent Hepatitis B infection

Question 20

Surfactant

Answer 20

Given to preterm babies to keep their lungs open and prevent respiratory distress syndrome