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N113 Test 2 Meds
N113 - Medications on Test 2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Why is Betamethasone (Celestone) given during pregnancy? | To stimulate fetal lung maturation by promoting release of enzymes that induce production or release of surfactant. (Off label usage) |
| When would Betamethasone not be given? | If mother has infection. May also increase symptoms associated with diabetes & hypertension. |
| What are some drug interactions of Betamethasone? | May decrease effects of hypoglycemics, insulin, diuretics & K supplements. May increase digoxin toxicity. |
| What is Cervidil or Prepidil used for? | It works by direct softening and dilation of the cervix. The only FDA approved drug for cervical ripening. |
| What are common side effects of Cervidil or Prepidil? | Side effects include vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, headache, chills/shivering. May increase uterine pain and cause fetal passage of meconium. |
| What interactions are associated with Cervidil or Prepidil? | Oxytocics may cause uterine hypertonus, possibly causing uterine rupture or cervical laceration. |
| When would Cervidil or Prepidil not be given? | Maternal fever, infection, vaginal bleeding. Use with caution if woman has a history of asthma, glaucoma, renal, hepatic or cardiovascular disease. |
| What restrictions are used with Cervidil or Prepidil? | Woman should remain lying down for 30-60 minutes after Prepidil gel or 2 hours after Cervidil insert. |
| Why is Erythromycin opthalmic ointment administered after birth? | To prevent opthalmia neonatorum in newborns of mothers with gonorrhea and conjunctivitis with mothers infected with chlamydia. |
| How is Procardia (Nifedipine) used? | It is used to suppress preterm labor. May also be used to control hypertension in pregnancy. |
| What drug interactions are common with Procardia? | May increase digoxin concentration. Grapefruit/grapefruit juice may increase serum concentration. Avoid using with Mag sulfate, can result in severe HTN. |
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