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OB drugs
Question | Answer |
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1.Ampicillin | broad spectrum antiinfective. prophylaxis during labor and cesarean section. |
2.Ancef (Cefazolin) | L&D, broad-spectrum cephalosporin, used in the treatment of infection during labor and prophylactic before cesarean birth. |
3.Aquamephyton (Phytonadione) | Newborn, Vitamin K shot prophylactic given to all newborns to prevent hemorrhage during first few days of life. |
4.Benadryl (Diphenhydramine) | PP, sedative, antiemetic, anti-anxiety. used in early labor to promote sleep and decrease anxiety. |
5.Betamethasone | Prenatal/Labor, corticosteroid, used to help mature fetal lungs in premature labor. |
6.Brethine | Terbutaline Sulphate) Prenatal, fight or flight reflex, sympathetic nervous system. stops contractions in preterm labor. |
7.Calcium Gluconate | mineral used to treat hypocalcemia during pregnancy. |
8.Cervidil (Dinoprostone) / Prostaglandin Gel | used to ripen cervix at term.softens cervix, stimulates contractions, less pitocin needed. |
9.Cytotec (Misoprostol) | prostoglandin used in cervical ripening and during inductions of labor. |
10.Depo-Provera (Medroxyprogesterone Acetate) | PP, contraceptive, birth control for 3 months, contains progesterone so shouldn't decrease breast milk. |
11.Duragesic (Fentanyl) | opioid analgesic. usually put in epidurals or spinals |
12.Duramorph | narcotic, preservative-free version of morphine. severe pain and those who cannot tolerate preservatives. |
13.Epinephrine | All, stimulates the sympathetic nervous system which mobilizes the body's resources under stress. Helps resuscitate newborn or mother in respiratory distress. |
14.Folic Acid | Pre-pregnancy/Prenatal, supplement used to decrease incidence of neural tube defects. Most important during three months before mom gets pregnant. |
15.Hemabate (Carboprost Tromethamine) | prostaglandin to reduce postpartum hemorrhaging by inducing contractions. |
16.Hepatitis B Vaccine | Newborn, given to all newborns in 3 separate injections. |
17.Ibuprofen | nonopiod analgesic, anti inflammatory, relief of mild to moderate pain, inflammation, and fever after delivery. Best pain reliever for afterpains. |
18.Ilotycin (Erythromycin Ophthalmic and Tetracycline Ointment) | Newborn, put into the eye of all newborns as prophylactic to treat gonorrhea and chlamydia. |
20.Magnesium Sulphate | anticonvulsant, used as tocolytic in treatment of preterm labor or preeclampsia. |
21.Meruvax | (Rubella Virus Vaccine Live) PP, live attenuated vaccine, a women shouldn't get pregnant after recieving this for 1-3 months. |
22.Methergine (Methylergonovine Maleate) | PP. an oxytocic. used for the prevention and control of pospartum hemorrhage. |
23.Morphine (Morphine Sulphate; Astramorph; ) - L&D/PP, | opioid narcotic analgesic used to relieve acute severe pain. |
24.Narcan (Naloxone Hydrochloride) | L&D/PP/Newborn, opiate antagonist, given to mother and baby if needed to reverse respiratory depression due to acute narcotic toxicity. |
25.Naropin (ropivacaine hydrochloride) | L&D, local anesthetic, used in epidurals and spinals to lose sensation and motor activity. |
26.Niferex | (Ferrous sulfate) PP. iron for iron deficiency anemia. |
27.Nubain (Nalbuphine) | opioid narcotic analgesic. moderate to severe labor pain. |
28.Penicillin G) | L&D, antimicrobial used in the treatment of GBS for prophylaxis during labor if mothers are at risk. |
29.Percocet | (Oxydocone/acetaminophen) Antenatal/PP. Acetaminophen and oxycodone. for moderate to severe pain after birth. |
30.Pitocin (Oxytocin) L&D | helps stimulation/induction of labor by helping uterus to start contracting. |
31.Pitocin (Oxytocin) PP | hormone, helps uterus contract to expel blood and prevent hemorrhage. |
32.Prenatal Vitamins | Prenatal/PP, reduces risk of spinal cord defects, and helps mother not get any nutritional deficiencies. |
33.Procardia (Nifedipine) | Prenatal/L&D/PP, antihypertensive, calcium channel blocker, smooth muscle relaxer helps inhibit contractions. |
34.Proctofoam HC (Hydrocortisone Acetate and Promoxine Hydrochloride) | anti-inflammatory corticosteroid to relieve pain and itching from hemorrhoids |
35.Reglan (Metoclopramide) | L & D/PP, antiemetic used to treat n/v and heartburn during L&D and postpartum. |
36.Rhogam (Rho(D) Immune Globulin) | immunoglobulin administered to Rh negative women when newborn could be rh postiive. |
37.Senekot-S (Senna/Docusate Sodium) | PP, laxative, to relieve constipation and drug-induced constipation. |
38.Stadol (Butorphanol Tartrate) | L&D, alalgesic, management of severe pain with labor. |
39.Survanta (Beractant) | Newborn, synthetic surfactant for preterm infants. |
40.T dap (tetanus, diphtheria toxoids, & acellular pertussis) | Tdap given to adults who completed childhood series of DTaP |
41.Tronolane Cream | (Pramoxine) PP. local anesthetic. topical cream used in peri area and anal area for pain/ itching/ hemorrhoids. |
42.Tylenol with Codeine | (Acetaminophen with Codeine) PP. Tylenol 3. for relief of mild to moderate pain. |
43.Zofran (Ondansetron hydrocholride) | Prenatal/L&D/PP, antiemetic for treatment of n/v related to morning sickness. |