REPRODUCTIVE ANTEPARTUM

After administering terbutaline (Brethine) to a patient to inhibit preterm labor, the health care professional should assess which of the following? A. Peripheral pulses B. Temperature C. Vision D. Heart rate

D. Heart rate

A health care professional is caring for a patient who is taking bethanechol (Urecholine) for urinary retention. When advising the patient about taking the drug, which of the following instructions should the health care professional include? (Select all that apply.) A. Avoid driving and activities that require alertness. B. Increase fluid intake. C. Take the drug with food. D. Stay close to a bathroom after taking the drug.E. Increase weight-bearing activities.

A. Avoid driving and activities that require alertness. B. Increase fluid intake. D. Stay close to a bathroom after taking the drug.

A nurse is providing care for a client who has a placenta previa at 32 weeks of gestation. The nurse notes that the client is actively bleeding. The nurse should anticipate that the provider will prescribe which of the following types of medications? A. Betamethasone (Celestone) B. Indomethacin (Indocin) C. Nifedipine (Adalat) D. Methylergonovine (Methergine)

A. Betamethasone (Celestone)

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a group of clients who are pregnant about behaviors to avoid during pregnancy. Which of the following statements by a client indicates a need for further instructions? A. i can have a glass of wine with dinner B. Smoking is a cause of low birth weight in babies C. Signs of infection should be reported to my doctor D. I should not take over-the-counter medications without checking with by OB

A. I can have a glass of wine with dinner

A nurse is providing care for a client who is diagnosed with a marginal abruptio placenta. The nurse is aware that which of the following findings are risk factors for developing the condition? (Select all that apply.) A. Maternal hypertension B. Blunt abdominal trauma C. Cocaine use D. Maternal age E. Cigarette smoking

A. Maternal hypertension B. Blunt abdominal trauma C. Cocaine use E. Cigarette smoking

A primary care provider has prescribed a dinoprostone (Cervidil) vaginal insert to promote cervical ripening in a patient who is at 40 weeks of gestation. When administering dinoprostone, which of the following actions should the health care professional take? (Select all that apply.) A.Have the patient urinate prior to insertion. B. Remove the pouch when active labor begins. C. Monitor for uterine hyperstimulation. D. Encourage the patient to walk after insertion. E. Monitor the patient's temperature.

A.Have the patient urinate prior to insertion. B. Remove the pouch when active labor begins. C. Monitor for uterine hyperstimulation. E. Monitor the patient's temperature.

A nurse in a prenatal clinic is caring for a group of clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse be concerned about regarding weight gain? A. 1.8kg (4lb) weight gain and is in her first trimester B. 3.6kg (7.9lb) weight gain and is in her first trimester C. 6.8kg (15lb) weight gain and is in her second trimester D. 11.3kg (24.9lb) weight gain and is in her third trimester

B. 3.6kg (7.9lb) weight gain and is in her first trimester

A nurse in the emergency department is caring for a client who reports abrupt, sharp, right-sided lower-quad abdominal pain and bright red vaginal bleeding. The client states she missed one menstrual cycle and cannot be pregnant because she has an intrauterine device. The nurse should suspect which of the following? A. Missed abortion B. Ectopic pregnancy C. Severe preeclampsia D. Hydatidiform mole

B. Ectopic Pregnancy

Which of the following drugs should a primary care provider prescribe to induce labor in a woman who is at 42 weeks of gestation? A. Methylergonovine (Methergine) B. Oxytocin (Pitocin) C. Leuprolide (Lupron) D. Terbutaline (Brethine)

B. Oxytocin (Pitocin)

A nurse at an antepartum clinic is caring for a client who is at 4 months of gestation. The client reports continues nausea, vomiting, and scant prune-colored discharge. She has experienced no weight loss and has a fundal height larger than expected. Which of the following complications should the nurse suspect? A. Hyperemesis gravidarum B. Threatened abortion C. Hydatidiform mole D. Preterm labor

C. Hydatidiform mole

A nurse is reviewing a new prescription for iron supplements with a client who is in the 8th week of gestation and has iron deficiency anemia. The nurse should advise the client to take the iron supplements with which of the following? A. Ice water B. Low-fat or whole milk C. Tea or coffee D. Orange juice

D. Orange juice