OB pharm

Which is the most widely used off-label drug for cervical ripening and the enhancement of uterine muscle tone? 1 Misoprostol 2 Mifepristone 3 Dinoprostone 4 Methylergonovine

1 Misoprostol

Which drug is a teratogen that may cause masculinization of a female fetus? 1 Lithium 2 Danazol 3 Nitrofurantoin 4 Carbamazepine

2 Danazol

Which medication is indicated to evacuate the uterus for a miscarriage? 1 Clomiphene 2 Dinoprostone 3 Magnesium sulfate 4 Methylergonovine

2 Dinoprostone

What is the route of administration for dinoprostone, which is prescribed for termination of pregnancy? 1 Oral route 2 Intravaginal route 3 Intramuscular route 4 Intravenous route

2 Intravaginal route

A nurse withholds methylergonovine maleate for a client with postpartum hemorrhage. Which clinical finding supports the nurse's action? 1 Urine output of 50 mL per hour 2 Pulse rate of 100 beats per minute 3 Blood pressure of 160/90 mm Hg 4 Respiratory rate of 12 breaths per minute

3 Blood pressure of 160/90 mm Hg

Which drug is safe to administer to a lactating client but may cause teratogenic effects for pregnant women? 1 Lithium 2 Methotrexate 3 Carbamazepine 4 Cyclophosphamide

3 Carbamazepine

Which drug is used to manage nonmetastatic gestational trophoblastic disease? 1 Oxytocin 2 Mifepristone 3 Dinoprostone 4 Methylergonovine

3 Dinoprostone

Which drug is known as an abortion pill? 1 Oxytocin 2 Misoprostol 3 Mifepristone 4 Methylergonovine

3 Mifepristone

Which drug may have the teratogenic effect of tooth and bone anomalies? 1 Alcohol 2 Estrogen 3 Tetracycline 4 Valproic acid

3 Tetracycline

A client with iron deficiency anemia is prescribed supplemental iron. During which time of day will the most iron absorption occur? 1 Dinnertime 2 Bedtime 3 After lunch 4 Before breakfast

4 Before breakfast

Which drug can be prescribed to a 30-week-pregnant client to promote maturity of the lungs in the fetus? 1 Methylergonovine 2 Clomiphene 3 Dinoprostone 4 Betamethasone

4 Betamethasone

Which medication does the nurse anticipate will be prescribed to increase the chance of the newborn's survival before an imminent preterm birth? 1 Carboprost tromethamine 2 Misoprostol 3 Nalbuphine HCl 4 Betamethasone

4 Betamethasone

A client in preterm labor is receiving magnesium sulfate. Which drug counteracts magnesium sulfate toxicity? 1 Nifedipine 2 Indomethacin 3 Dexamethasone 4 Calcium gluconate

4 Calcium gluconate

Which drug is administered to women after delivery to prevent postpartum uterine atony and hemorrhage, but is not given to augment labor? 1 Dinoprostone 2 Mifepristone 3 Indomethacin 4 Methylergonovine

4 Methylergonovine

Which medication may be administered to promote fetal lung maturity in preparation for a potential preterm delivery.

Betamethasone

Which medication is the only medication listed with FDA approval to treat vomiting in pregnancy?

Doxylamine-pyridoxine (Diclegis)

Which Pharmacologic therapies may be linked to PPH?

Magnesium sulfate and nifedipine

Which antihypertensive drug is contraindicated in lactating women? 1 Tenormin 2 Labetalol 3 Metoprolol 4 Propranolol

1 Tenormin

Which antihistamine is considered safe for a woman who plans to breastfeed? Incorrect1 Sertraline 2 Loratadine 3 Clemastine 4 Bromocriptine

2 Loratadine

Which tocolytic agent inhibits prostaglandin activity and is given along with sucralfate to help manage preterm labor? 1 Nifedipine 2 Indomethacin 3 Calcium gluconate 4 Magnesium sulfate

2 Indomethacin

Which teratogenic effect is seen as a result of taking lithium during pregnancy? 1 Stillbirth 2 Shortened limbs 3 Ebstein anomaly 4 Neural tube defects

3 Ebstein anomaly