Genetics, Conception, & Fetal Development Meds (Ch. 3)
This supplement prevents neural tube defects when taken prior to conception.
What is folic acid?
This medication treats nausea and vomiting in pregnancy and is the first-line option.
What is pyridoxine (vitamin B6)?
This medication is used to induce or augment labor.
What is oxytocin (Pitocin)?
This uterotonic medication is first-line for postpartum hemorrhage.
What is oxytocin?
This vitamin is given at birth to prevent bleeding.
What is vitamin K (phytonadione)?
This medication treats primary dysmenorrhea by reducing prostaglandin production.
What are NSAIDs?
This medication is used to suppress immune response when a pregnant person has lupus and reduces risks to fetal development.
What is corticosteroids?
This drug is used for severe hyperemesis when dehydration occurs and electrolytes need correction.
What is IV ondansetron or promethazine?
This medication is used for pain relief during active labor and causes maternal hypotension.
What is an epidural anesthetic?
This medication is given IM for postpartum hemorrhage unless the patient has hypertension.
What is methylergonovine (Methergine)?
This ointment is placed in the newborn’s eyes to prevent ophthalmia neonatorum.
What is erythromycin ointment?
This antibiotic regimen treats pelvic inflammatory disease.
What are ceftriaxone + doxycycline?
This medication must be stopped before pregnancy because it is category X and can cause severe fetal malformations.
What is isotretinoin (Accutane)?
This medication prevents seizures in severe preeclampsia.
What is magnesium sulfate?
This medication is used to stop uterine contractions in preterm labor.
What is terbutaline?
This prostaglandin is used to control severe postpartum hemorrhage but is contraindicated in asthma.
What is carboprost (Hemabate)?
This medication treats neonatal hypoglycemia if feeding fails.
What is oral glucose gel or IV dextrose?
This medication treats endometriosis by suppressing estrogen.
What is leuprolide (a GnRH agonist)?
This diabetes medication may need to be replaced with insulin because it crosses the placenta.
What is glyburide or metformin?
This medication is given for gestational hypertension to reduce risk of stroke.
What is labetalol or hydralazine?
This opioid analgesic crosses the placenta and may cause fetal respiratory depression if given too close to delivery.
What is nalbuphine or fentanyl?
This medication is given rectally or sublingually to contract the uterus and reduce bleeding.
What is misoprostol (Cytotec)?
This medication is given to newborns with opioid withdrawal.
What is morphine or methadone?
This emergency contraception prevents ovulation after unprotected intercourse.
What is levonorgestrel (Plan B)?
This anticoagulant must be avoided in pregnancy because it is teratogenic.
What is warfarin?
This medication helps fetal lung maturity when preterm birth is expected within 48 hours.
What is betamethasone?
This medication is used to reverse opioid-induced respiratory depression in the newborn.
What is naloxone?
This medication is given after cesarean birth to prevent postoperative infection.
What is a prophylactic antibiotic such as cefazolin?
This medication treats neonatal sepsis until cultures return.
What are broad-spectrum antibiotics such as ampicillin and gentamicin?
This medication reduces menopausal hot flashes and must not be given to women with a history of breast cancer.
What is estrogen therapy?