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