A nurse is providing care for a client experiencing postpartum hemorrhage. Which medications may be prescribed by the provider? Select all that apply.
Carboprost (Hemabate)
Hydralazine (Apresoline)
Misoprostol (Cytotec)
Methylergonovine (Methergine)
Oxytocin (Pitocin)
Correct Answer : A,C,D,E
A. Carboprost (Hemabate) is a prostaglandin used to control postpartum hemorrhage.
B. Hydralazine is an antihypertensive medication, not typically used for postpartum hemorrhage.
C. Misoprostol (Cytotec) is a prostaglandin that can be used to prevent or treat postpartum hemorrhage.
D. Methylergonovine (Methergine) is an ergot alkaloid used to manage postpartum hemorrhage.
E. Oxytocin (Pitocin) is a uterotonic medication commonly used to prevent or treat postpartum hemorrhage.
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Correct Answer is B
Explanation
A. The image does not show variable decelerations
B. The tracing shows a decrease in the fetal heart rate that occurs during the peak of the uterine contraction and returns to the baseline after the end of the contraction. This pattern indicates a late deceleration
C. The image does not show prolonged decelerations
D. The image does not show late decelerations
Correct Answer is ["A","B"]
Explanation
A. Effacement refers to the thinning of the cervix, making it easier for the cervix to dilate during labor.
B. Effacement also involves the shortening of the cervix, contributing to the progressive dilation during labor.
C. Engagement refers to the descent of the fetal head into the pelvic inlet, not a part of effacement.
D. Effacement does not involve the cervix becoming wider; dilation refers to the opening of the cervix.
E. Effacement does not involve the cervix becoming lower; descent of the presenting part is associated with engagement.
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