Chapter 47 Drugs Acting on the Uterus

Chapter 47  Drugs Acting on the Uterus

Complete Chapter Questions And Answers
 

Sample Questions

1.
Which of the following are classified as oxytocic drugs? Select all that apply:
A)
Oxytocin (Pitocin)
B)
Methylergonovine (Methergine)
C)
Estradiol (Estrace)
D)
Indomethacin (Indocin)
E)
Misoprostol (Cytotec)

2.
Which of the following are true in regards to oxytocin? Select all that apply:
A)
Oxytocin is secreted by the anterior pituitary gland.
B)
Oxytocin has uterine-stimulating properties.
C)
Oxytocin has diuretic effects.
D)
Oxytocin has vasopressor effects.
E)
Oxytocin stimulates milk ejection.

3.
A nurse may be asked to administer oxytocin (Pitocin) intravenously to a client for which of the following reasons? Select all that apply:
A)
Gestational diabetes and a large fetus
B)
Rh problems
C)
Premature rupture of membranes
D)
Uterine inertia
E)
Pregnancy-induced hypertension

4.
Which of the following drugs are used postpartum to prevent hemorrhage caused by uterine atony? Select all that apply:
A)
Carboprost (Hemabate)
B)
Indomethacin (Indocin)
C)
Methylergonovine (Methergine)
D)
Terbutaline (Brethine)
E)
Misoprostol (Cytotec)

5.
The maximum dose of carboprost (Hemabate) is 2 mg. Carboprost is available in a 250 mcg/mL solution. How many milliliters total can be given to a client without exceeding the maximum dose?

6.
A physician orders misoprostol (Cytotec) 100 mg vaginally. If misoprostol (Cytotec) is available in a 200 mg tablet, how can the nurse give the client the 100 mg dose?

Answer Key

1.
A, B, E
2.
B, D, E
3.
A, B, C, D, E
4.
A, C, E
5.
8 mL
6.
1/2 tablet