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OB drug quiz
Wallace
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Nursing
Undergraduate 3
06/19/2012

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Methergine
Definition
oxytocic used for tx of postpartum hemorrhage
contraindicated in pts. w/hypertension
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Nifedipine
Definition
Calcium channel blocker - used for the tx of gestational hypertension and preterm labor - major side effect =hypotension
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Hydratazine Apresoline
Definition
antihypertensive - relaxes arterial smooth muscle to reduce blood pressure
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magnesium sulfate
Definition
anticonvulsant. Decreases acetylcholine relased by motor nerve impluses. DECREASES CNS and freq/intensity of contractions. Used to slow contractions during preter labor ...too much can cause respiratory arrest.
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Pitocin
Definition
Oxytocic - synthetic compound identical to the natural hormone fro the posterior pituitary that stimulates smooth muscle
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Terbutaline
Definition
beta adrenergic agent. bronchodilator/inhibitor of uterine muscle activity; tocolytic.
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RhoGam
Definition
IM injection given to Rh candidates within 72 hours of delivery to prevent sensitization
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Hemabate
Definition
Oxytocic used for treatment of postpartum hemorrhage and can e give myometrially. Contraindicated for pts. with history of asthma.
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Lovenox
Definition
Prevents clot formation and has the ability to break up clots that exist. Low-molecular wt. heparin. Often used instead of standard type - less freq. monitoring needed for bleeding complications.
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Aldomet
Definition
Alpha-adrenergic agonist. Used for treatment of gestational hypertension and pre-eclampsia.
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Gentamycin
Definition
Antibiotic used for Gram negative, gonorrhea, E. coli
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Cervadil
Definition
vaginal suppository used to induce labor. D/C if active labor begins or ruptured membranes. Ripens the cervix
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Ampicillin
Definition
Antibiotic used for Gram Positive like Staph and Strep. Broad spectrum abx
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Indocin
Definition
prostaglandin synthetic inhibitor, limit use to preterm labor before the 32nd week of gestation - related to adverse effects on the fetus
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Lactated Ringers
Definition
IV fluid of choice to help avoid water intoxication that can occur in laboring patients.
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Trandate
Definition
Beta-blocker. May be given IV or PO and is used in pts. with severe high blood pressuring pregnancy.
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Prepidil
Definition
Prostaglandin gel used for induction of labor. Prepares the cervix
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Cytotec
Definition
An anti-ulcer drug strongly associated with miscarriage; commonly used for induction of labor and postpartum hemorrhage.
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Betamethasone
Definition
Corticosteroid - accelerates fetal lung maturity to reduce the incidence of respiratory distress syndrome
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Heparin
Definition
Prevents formation of clots and inhibits growth for clots that have already formed.
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Narcan
Definition
reverses affects of opoids. Indicated for the complete or partial reversal of opiod depression.
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Calcium gluconate
Definition
reverses magnesium sulfate toxicity
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Survanta
Definition
Intratracheal suspension indicated for the prophylaxis and treatment of respiratory distress syndrome. (esp. used for premature lungs)
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