Action
Reverses respiratory depression caused by acute narcotic toxicity
Narcan / Naloxone
An anticonvulsant
Magnesium sulfate
A common s/e of antiemetics (eg Benadryl) and thus, the nurse should implement this precaution.
Drowsiness, prevent falls
Promotes sleep and decreases anxiety, used if there is itching with fentanyl
Benadryl / Diphenhydramine
Name at least 3 antiemetics (5 total = extra 100 points)
A common GI s/e for opioids (eg Fentanyl). The nurse would give another drug to help with this s/e.
Constipation, administer stool softener/laxative (eg Colace, Dulcolax)
Used to mature fetal lungs in pre-term birth. Reduces the chance of lung disease.
Betamethasone / Celestone
Name 3 drugs that induce labor
Misoprostol, pitocin, prostaglandin
Common s/e of antihypertensives. The nurse should ensure what parameter before administration?
Hypotension, assess blood pressure, usually held if below 90/60
Tocolytic effect, inhibits the contraction of smooth muscle
Nifedipine / Procardia
A bronchodilator
Terbutaline
3 maternal s/e for betamethasone
Maternal infection, pulmonary edema, HTN
These two drugs may replace iron
Ferrous sulfate and Venofer
PPH drugs
#1 complication (s/e) of magnesium sulfate. The nurse should ensure another drug is at bedside.
Respiratory depression, have antidote calcium gluconate