A G1 PO 39 week gestation patient presents in active labor. She is GBS positive at 36 weeks. What medication does the nurse anticipate giving?

Pitocin

Azythromycin

Penicillin G

Magnesium Sulfate

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

A. Pitocin is used to induce or augment labor but is not indicated specifically for a GBS-positive patient.

B. Azithromycin is used for treating chlamydia, not for group B streptococcus (GBS).

C. Penicillin G is the recommended treatment for GBS-positive mothers during labor to prevent neonatal infection. It is administered intravenously.

D. Magnesium Sulfate is used for pre-eclampsia or preterm labor, not for GBS prevention.

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Correct Answer is ["A","B","E","F"]

Explanation

A. Fundal tone assessment helps detect uterine atony.

B. Lochia assessment monitors postpartum bleeding.

C. Transcutaneous bilirubin is not assessed in the immediate postpartum period.

D. Engorgement relates to breastfeeding and is not a priority in the fourth stage.

E. Vital signs are crucial to monitor for hemorrhage or shock.

F. Bladder distension can affect uterine contraction and bleeding.

A. “I will get my A1C checked every visit." B. "A fasting glucose done in the first trimester of pregnancy will show if I have gestational diabetes.” C. “All women are tested in the second trimester with a three hour glucose tolerance test to determine if they have gestational diabetes." D. “I will have a one hour glucose test (glucose tolerance test) to screen for gestational diabetes during the second trimester.”

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. The A1C is not used for diagnosing gestational diabetes; it measures long-term blood glucose levels.

B. A fasting glucose test in the first trimester is not typically used for diagnosing gestational diabetes.

C. The three-hour glucose tolerance test is used for diagnosing gestational diabetes but not as a routine screening for all women.

D. The standard screening test for gestational diabetes is the one-hour glucose challenge test, typically performed between 24 and 28 weeks of gestation.

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