Induction Medications
Dose 1-20 Milliunits/Minute
What is Oxytocin/Pitocin
Route is inhalation
What is Nitrous Oxide
May be given IM or IV q 10 min x 2 doses
What is Methergine
After receiving a physician's order, used to manage hypertensive crisis
What is OB Hypertension Management Algorithm
Given in two doses 24 hours apart
What is Betamethasone/Celestone
Inserted vaginally-10mg extended release insert
What is Dinoprostone/Cervidil
Contraindication for all pain medications
What is close to delivery
Watch out for the explosive side effects!
What is Hemabate
Route is PO
What is Procardia/Nifedipine
Used to prevent seizures with preeclampsia
What is Magnesium Sulfate
Dose 25-50 mcg PV, PO, or SL
What is Misoprostal/Cytotec
Dose 6.25-12.5 IV
What is Meperidine/Demerol
For Postpartum hemorrhage, may be given PR or PO
What is Misoprostol/Cytotec
Dose is 20-80 mg
What is Labetalol/Trandate
Right Patient, Right Medication, Right Dose, Right Route, Right Time
What is the five rights of medication administration
Route for Pitocin for induction of labor
What is IV
Patient is in control of administration
What is Nitrous Oxide
Contraindicated with history of asthma
What is Hemabate
SBP greater than or equal to 160 or DBP greater than or equal to 110 with two BP checks 15 minutes apart
What is severe hypertension
Anti-Nausea/Anti-Emetic that must be diluted and pushed slowly to prevent severe tissue damage
What is Promethazine/Phenergan
Dose may be repeated every 4 hours as needed
What is Misoprostol/Cytotec
Given to newborns to reverse side effects of mom's pain medications
What is NARCAN
1 gram IV (on a pump) over 10 minutes
What is Transexemic Acid (TXA)
Cumulative dose should not exceed 25 mg/24 hours
What is Hydralazine
The antidote for magnesium toxicity
What is calcium gluconate