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Roach's Introductory Clinical Pharmacology 11th Edition
Uterine Drugs

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Question 1 of 5

After teaching a group of students about uterine drugs, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the students identify which of the following as oxytocic drugs?

A. Oxytocin (Pitocin)

B. Methylergonovine (Methergine)

C. Estradiol (Estrace)

D. Indomethacin (Indocin)

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Question 2 of 5

When explaining the action of oxytocin to a client, the nurse integrates knowledge of which of the following about the drug?

A. Secretion by the anterior pituitary gland

B. Uterine-stimulating properties

C. Diuretic effects

D. Vasopressor effects

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Question 3 of 5

A nurse is preparing to administer oxytocin (Pitocin) intravenously to a client based on the understanding that this drug is used for which of the following reasons?

A. Gestational diabetes and a large fetus

B. Rh problems

C. Premature rupture of membranes

D. Uterine inertia

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Question 4 of 5

The nurse is preparing to administer a prescribed drug to help prevent hemorrhage caused by uterine atony. Which drug would the nurse most likely administer?

A. Carboprost (Hemabate)

B. Indomethacin (Indocin)

C. Methylergonovine (Methergine)

D. Terbutaline (Brethine)

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Question 5 of 5

A nurse prepares to administer oxytocin (Pitocin) intramuscularly during the third stage of labor for which of the following reasons?

A. Production of uterine contractions

B. Stimulation of milk ejection

C. Control of postpartum bleeding

D. Initiation of labor

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