Oxytocin
This medication is commonly used to induce or augment labor by stimulating uterine contractions.
What is oxytocin?
This beta-adrenergic agonist is used to relax uterine muscles and delay preterm labor.
What is terbutaline?
This corticosteroid is given to pregnant women at risk of preterm birth to accelerate this fetal organ’s maturity.
What are the lungs?
his medication is commonly used for seizure prophylaxis in patients with this hypertensive disorder of pregnancy.
What is preeclampsia/eclampsia?
This medication is administered as an antidote for toxicity caused by this drug.
What is magnesium sulfate?
Besides labor induction, oxytocin is also administered postpartum for this purpose.
What is prevention or treatment of postpartum hemorrhage?
Terbutaline is contraindicated in patients with this chronic condition due to its cardiac effects.
What is cardiac disease or uncontrolled hypertension?
Betamethasone is most effective when administered at least this many hours before delivery.
What is 24–48 hours?
Magnesium sulfate is also used for this purpose in preterm labor.
What is neuroprotection for the fetus?
Calcium gluconate works by restoring this electrolyte balance in the body.
What is calcium?
Oxytocin should be used cautiously because excessive administration can lead to this fetal complication.
What is fetal distress due to uterine hyperstimulation?
A common maternal side effect of terbutaline is this symptom related to heart rate.
What is tachycardia?
The usual course of betamethasone consists of this many doses given 24 hours apart.
What are two doses?
A therapeutic magnesium level for seizure prevention is typically within this range (in mEq/L).
What is 4–7 mEq/L?
Calcium gluconate should be given slowly to avoid this cardiac complication.
What is cardiac arrhythmia or bradycardia?
Continuous monitoring of this maternal and fetal parameter is essential during oxytocin infusion.
What are uterine contractions and fetal heart rate?
Terbutaline should be used cautiously because it can cause this electrolyte imbalance.
What is hypokalemia?
Betamethasone reduces the incidence of this neonatal complication associated with immature lungs.
What is respiratory distress syndrome (RDS)?
Signs of magnesium toxicity include loss of this reflex.
What is the deep tendon reflex?
The usual route for calcium gluconate administration in magnesium toxicity is this.
What is intravenous (IV)?
Oxytocin is contraindicated in patients with this uterine condition due to risk of rupture.
What is an unscarred or compromised uterus (e.g., previous classical C-section or uterine surgery)?
The maximum recommended duration for terbutaline use in preterm labor is this many hours.
What is 48–72 hours?
Betamethasone is contraindicated in mothers with systemic infections because of this immunologic effect.
What is immunosuppression?
The antidote for magnesium sulfate toxicity is this medication.
What is calcium gluconate?
Calcium gluconate is contraindicated in patients receiving this type of medication due to risk of arrhythmias.
What are cardiac glycosides (e.g., digoxin)?