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14 Cards in this Set
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Ferrous sulfate action and effect |
Enters bloodstream and is transported to organs of reticuloendothelial system where it is separated out and becomes part of iron stores. For prevention/Tx of iron deficiency |
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Ferrous sulfate assess |
Assess: nutritional status, diet history, bowel function, Hgb/Hct |
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Ibuprofen (motrin) action and effect |
Inhibits prostaglandin synthesis to decrease pain, inflammation, and fever |
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Ibuprofen (motrin) assess |
Pain, temp, hypersensitivity, liver and renal function |
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Magnesium sulfate action and effect |
Decreases acetylcholine released by motor nerve impulse, blocking neuromuscular transmission to decrease frequency and intensity of contractions. Depresses CNS. Used to manage preeclampsia and stop preterm labor. |
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Magnesium sulfate assess |
BP, resp. rate, spo2, deep tendon reflexes, urinary output |
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Methylergonovine (Methergine) action and effect |
Stimulates sustained contraction of uterus and causes arterial vasoconstriction. To prevent and treat postpartum or post abortion hemorrhage caused by uterine agony or subinvolution |
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Methylergonovine (methergine) assess |
BP, uterus |
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Misoprostol (Cytotec) action and effect |
Facilitates cervical ripening for induction |
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Misoprostol (cytotec) assess |
FHR and uterine activity |
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Oxytocin (pitosin) action and effect |
Stimulates uterine smooth muscle, resulting in increased strength, duration, and frequency of contractions. To induce labor, maintenance of firm uterus after birth, and management of inevitable or incomplete abortion |
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Oxytocin (pitosin) assess |
FHR, Leopold maneuvers or vaginal exam, uterine activity |
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Betamethasone (Celestone) action and effect |
Accelerate fetal lung maturity to reduce incidence of respiratory distress syndrome. Usually in premies |
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Betamethason (Celestone) assess |
Membrane rupture, lung sounds |
