Flashcards in Pregnancy Stuff Deck (13)
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RhoGam is given to pregnant clients who are Rh ______ but whose baby is Rh ______
Negative, positive
*RhoGam prevents the mom from developing antibodies against future Rh-positive babies
2
When is Rhogam Given?
28 weeks' gestation and within 72 hours after delivery (Given twice)
3
Do you give RhoGam if the client has a miscarriage?
Yes, if pregnancy is > 13 weeks
4
Do you give RhoGam to the infant?
No, never or to the father
5
What are tocolytics?
Drugs given to stop preterm labor
6
What is the mnemonic used to remeber the four drugs that can be used for preterm labor
It's Not My Time
7
What drugs do the letters stand for?
Indomethacin (NSAID)
Nifedipine (C.C.B.)
Magnesium sulfate
Terbutaline
8
When giving these medications, what must you monitor continuously?
Fetal Heart rate/ maternal vital signs
9
Magnesium sulfate will decrease _____ _____, ____ _____ ____, and ______
Urine output, deep tendon reflexes, and respirations
10
If a client is given terbutaline, watch for_____
Tachycardia
11
What two drugs do you never give to a pregnant client?
Think "Two QTs say no to OB's"
Quinolones, Tetracyclines
12
The umblilical cord in a newborn has _____ arteries and _____ vein
2,1
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