Chapter 47- Drugs Acting on the Uterus

Ford Roach's Introductory Clinical Pharmacology 9th Edition by Susan M. Ford

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Chapter 47- Drugs Acting on the Uterus

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

1. Which of the following are classified as oxytocic drugs? Select all that apply:
  A) Oxytocin (Pitocin)
  B) Methylergonovine (Methergine)
  C) Estradiol (Estrace)
  D) Indomethacin (Indocin)
  E) Misoprostol (Cytotec)

 

2. Which of the following are true in regards to oxytocin? Select all that apply:
  A) Oxytocin is secreted by the anterior pituitary gland.
  B) Oxytocin has uterine-stimulating properties.
  C) Oxytocin has diuretic effects.
  D) Oxytocin has vasopressor effects.
  E) Oxytocin stimulates milk ejection.

 

3. A nurse may be asked to administer oxytocin (Pitocin) intravenously to a client for which of the following reasons? Select all that apply:
  A) Gestational diabetes and a large fetus
  B) Rh problems
  C) Premature rupture of membranes
  D) Uterine inertia
  E) Pregnancy-induced hypertension

 

4. Which of the following drugs are used postpartum to prevent hemorrhage caused by uterine atony? Select all that apply:
  A) Carboprost (Hemabate)
  B) Indomethacin (Indocin)
  C) Methylergonovine (Methergine)
  D) Terbutaline (Brethine)
  E) Misoprostol (Cytotec)

 

5. The maximum dose of carboprost (Hemabate) is 2 mg. Carboprost is available in a 250 mcg/mL solution. How many milliliters total can be given to a client without exceeding the maximum dose?

Answer Key

 

1. A, B, E
2. B, D, E
3. A, B, C, D, E
4. A, C, E
5. 8 mL

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