A test that is administered between 24-28 weeks of pregnancy. Fasting is not needed. 50 g of glucose is ingested, results over 130 will require further testing.
What is Glucose Challenge Test?
100
Magnesium sulfate is not a hypertensive drug, in HIP it is used to prevent what condition?
What is seizure?
100
HELLP, may be a precursor to this other coagulation disorder.
What is DISSEMINATED INTRAVASCULAR Coagulation(DIC)
100
First line IV medication used for HIP. Effective ,and fairly safe, in comparison to other hypertensive drugs.
What is Hydralazine?
200
May be defined as spots, sparkles, or temporary blindness.
What is visual disturbances?
200
100 g of oral glucose is ingested. Labs will be drawn every hour, for 3 hours. Greater than 130 at three hours is considered failing.
What is oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT)?
200
Magnesium Sulfate is used as a tocolytic in preterm labor to stop this action.
What is contraction(s) of the uterus?
200
Client will feel pain in this part of the GI system.
What is RUQ?
200
A calcium channel blocker that can be used for both preterm labor, and for hypertension.
What is nifedipine(Procardia)?
300
May lead to this neurological presentation if environment is not kept quiet.
What is seizure?
300
May need to teach your client on how to inject this medication for glucose management.
What is insulin?
300
Presents as: respiratory depression, absent deep tendon reflexes, and urine less than 30 cc an hour.
What is mag toxicity?
300
Client may have tenderness and distention in this organ.
What is the liver?
300
Can be used for induction of labor, and is the first line medication used in postpartum hemorrhage.
What is Oxytocin?
400
Can lead to a hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, low platelet count.