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Medications Quiz 1

L&D Medications Quiz

TermDefinition
Given to induce labor for fetal demise or to control post-partum hemorrhage Cytotec (Misoprostol)
Tocolytic used to stop contractions in pre-term labor or before external version; given SQ & causes increased HR in mom and make her jittery Terbutaline (Brethine)
Treatment/prevention of iron deficiency anemia Venofer (iron sucrose)
Treatment of post-partum hemorrhage to stimulate uterine contractions; given IM; CANNOT give with high BP due to vasocontriction Methergine (Methylergonovine)
Prevention & treatment of eclamptic seizures; also used to stop pre-term labor Magnesium Sulfate
Used for post-delivery pain; composed of codeine and tylenol Tylenol #3
Provides fast relief of pain & itching especially for an episiotomy; composed of benzocaine and menthol Dermoplast Spray
Vaccination given at 1 month for measles, mumps and rubella MMR
Cream that breastfeeding women use to prevent cracked & irritated nipples Lanolin
Acts on uterine muscles to stimulate labor contractions; can induce water toxication; may cause hyperstimulation of the uterus Oxytocin (Pitocin)
NSAID; given PO for uterine cramps after delivery Ibuprofen
Vaccination to newborns to prevent serious liver disease. Usually given in a series of 3-4 shots over 6-12 month period. *DO NOT ASPIRATE WHEN GIVING* Hepatitis B Vaccine
Provides the newborn with vitamin K (necessary for production of clotting factors II, VII, IX & X by the liver) during the 1st week of birth until the newborn can manufacture it. Vitamin K (phytonadione)
Used for pain relief in labor; given IV or SQ. Crosses placenta readily & can cause respiratory depression in the neonate Morphine
Directly softens & dilates the cervix to induce labor (ripening agent) Cervidil (Dinoprostone)
Provides bactericidal & bacteriostatic actions to prevent opthalmia neonatorum, which is conjunctivitis from N. gonorrhea, or chlamydia trachomatis Erythromycin Ophthalmic Ointment (Ilotycin)
Stool softener used after delivery Colace (Docusate sodium)
NSAID; given IM or IV. Used for pain control for uterine & post-op discomfort after c-section; inhibits prostaglandins Toradol (Ketorolac)
Anti-emetic used for nausea in labor & in hyperemesis gravidarum Zofran (Ondansetron)
Oxycodone & acetaminophen; for post-delivery pain control Percocet
Vaccination given to those who already completed DTap series; used as booster TDAP
Supresses immune response of non-sensitized Rh-negative clients who are exposed to Rh-positive blood to prevent isoimmunization Rh(D) Immunoglobulin (Rhogam)
Anecdote for magnesium toxicity Calcium Gluconate
Promotes fetal lung maturity by stimulating surfactant production reducing risk of respiratory distress syndrome & intraventricular hemorrhage in the pre-term neonate Betamethasone (Celestone)
Used for pain relief in labor; given IV; does not cause as much respiratory depression as morphine; cautious use in drug addicted women as it causes withdrawal symptoms Stadol (Butorphanol)
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