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OB Medication Quiz
OB medications used
Term | Definition |
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Pitocin route and dosing | IV 20-60units diluted in 500ml-1000ml |
generic for Pitocin | oxytocin |
Pitocin action | stimulate uterine contractions; firms the uterus when hemorrhaging/ prevent hemorrhaging |
Nursing Considerations for Pitocin | titrated doses during induction/augmentation of labor continues doses after delivery of placenta *students may not administer!* |
Side effects of Pitocin | hyperstimlation/uterine rupture placental abruption |
Terbutaline action | relaxes uterus in preterm labor or with tetanic uterine contractions |
generic for Terbutaline | brethine |
Terbutaline routes | SQ IV PO |
Terbutaline side effects | tachycardia in mom & fetus |
Nursing considerations for Terbutaline | not for long-term use to stop premature labor mother may need EKG for multiple doses |
Terbutaline dosage | 0.25-5mg q4-6h |
Methergine action | induce uterine contraction to control PP bleeding |
Methergine routes/dosing | PO IM 0.25mg |
Methergine side effects | Increase in BP due to sustained, hard uterine contractions |
Nursing consideration for Methergine | Do not give to patients with HTN |
Hemabate route and dosing | IM 250mcg |
Hemabate action | prostaglandin to control PP bleeding |
Hemabate side effects | NVD headache |
Nursing consideration for Hemabate | given with Lomotil *Do not give to patient's with hx of asthma!* |
Cytotec routes | vaginal rectal oral |
Cytotec dosing | 1/4 of 25mg tablet intravaginally/rectally |
Cytotec action | *off label use* for induction of labor and/or PPH |
Cytotec side effects | cramping is expected stay in bed for at least 1 hour after insertion |
Cytosec nursing considerations | controversial topic |
Magnesium sulfate action | in preterm labor: as a neuroprotectant for the fetus and uterus relaxant to prevent contractions in preeclamptic- decrease CNS irritability to prevent seizures |
magnesium sulfate side effects | may lower BP can damage kidneys metallic taste HA NV flushing blurred vision |
magnesium sulfate route and dosing | IV 4g bolus starting maintenance 1-3g/hr mixed in IV solution |
Nursing considerations for magnesium sulfate | monitor vital signs, reflexs, output q1h use fans, A/c must monitor mag levels closely potential to become toxic (8) |
Calcium gluconate route/dosage | 1g IV |
calcium gluconate action | antidote to magnesium sulfate |
calcium gluconate side effects | reverse effects of mag |
Nursing considerations for Calcium gluconate | keep at bedside |
Betamethasone action | to mature fetal lungs given for any gestational date <37wks |
Betamethasone route and dosing | IM 2 doses min is preferred q12-24h varies by drug |
Nursing considerations for Betamethasone | given to mother on admission and then timed q12-24 after initial dose |
Ampicillin route/ dosing | IV 2 gm initial, then 1gm q4h until birth |
Ampicillin action | treatment for GBS + mothers may be also prescribed before a c/s to reduce infection exposure when abdomen is open |
vitamin K dosage | 1mg IM |
vitamin k action | given to neonates within 1 hour of birth to prevent hemorrhagic disease |
erythromycin dosage | a "ribbon" topical OU; must stay on for min of 60 sec then wiped away; state law |
erythromycin action | prophylaxis for neonate; given within 1 hour of birth |
Hepatitis B vaccine dosing | 0.5ml IM |
Hep B action | Neonatal vaccine |
Nursing considerations for Hep B | Given before discharge; usually comes prefilled/ ready to give |
Lidocaine 1% action | used prior to episiotomy, circumcision, or IV starts |
Lidocaine 1% routes | local subdermal dosage varies |
sodium citrate dosage | 30ml PO |
sodium citrate action | preop to neutralize stomach acid; given prior to procedure |
sodium citrate side effects | vomiting |
nubain route/dosing | 5-10 mg IV/IM |
nubain action | labor pain, itching |
fentanyl action | labor pain |
fentanyl side effects | grogginess |
Nursing considerations for fentanyl | place on falls precautions |
fentanyl route/dosing | 100mg IV |
torodol route/dosing | 30-60mg q6h IV |
torodol action | post-op s/s of pain |
percocet route/dosing | 5mg/325mg combo |
percocet action | pain associated w/ involution (shrinkage of uterus), post-op c/s, episiotomy |
percocet side effects | drowsiness, nausea, itching |
Duramorph/Fentanyl | Epidural |
Duramorph/ Fentanyl action | pain relief given by anesthesia |
Duramorph/Fentanyl side effects | itching, respiratory depression |
Ibuprofen route/dosage | PO 600mg q6h PRN or scheduled |
Ibuprofen action | PP pains |
Ibuprofen side effects | GI upset; take with food |
Acetaminophen route/dosage | PO 325-1000mg q4-6h PRN **max dose 4g/4000mg |
Acetaminophen action | PP pains, maternal fever |
Acetaminophen side effects | GI upset |
Docusate action | stool softener; treat constipation (take with full glass of water |
Docusate side effects | diarrhea |
Docusate route/dosage | PO 100mg QD, BID, HS, AC |
Iron route/dosing | PO 325mg QD or BID |
Iron action | anemia |
Nursing considerations for iron | Take with vit C if able for better absorption |
Iron side effects | constipation, upset GI |
senakot route/dosing | PO 2 tabs PRN or HS |
senakot action | constipation; slow working laxatives |
senakot side effect | diarrhea, upset GI |
benzocaine spray action | perineal pain |
benzocaine spray route/dosing | topical; spray to perineum PRN *usually left at bedside |
tucks route/dosing | topical; apply to perineum PRN *usually left at bedside |
tucks action | perineal pain/swelling hemorrhoids |
anusol action | temporary relief from itching, burning, pain from hemorrhoid |
anusol route/ dosing | 10 mg PRN HS rectally |
Nursing considerations for anusol | suppository must be cold to be inserted; use with lubrication |
Ambien action | sleep aid |
Ambien route/dosing | PO 1- mg PRN HS |
Nursing considerations for Ambien | falls precautions |
Ambien side effects | grogginess, induces sleep |
Rubella vaccine route/dosing | 0.5ml SQ |
Rubella vaccine action | women with no immunity to rubella (or equivocal) |
Nursing considerations for rubella vaccine | prefilled syringe **DO NOT conceive within 3 months; use birth control* |
Depo Provera route/dosing | 150mg q12-13 weeks IM |
Depo Provera action | birth control |
Nursing consideration for depo provera | Increased risk of bone issues long term use not recommended |
Depo provera side effects | irregular bleeding; depression |
Rhogam route/dosing | IM typically one; dose varies |
Rhogam action | given within 72 hrs of birth to Rh + mother neonate or mother who has had miscarriage/trauma to abd prophylaxis to Rh negative pregnant mothers at 28wks |
Nursing considerations for Rhogam | **dispensed by blood bank! keep in refrigerated until use |