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lindiwe

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A woman with preeclampsia suddenly develops seizure activity. The health care provider should administer which drug at this time?
 
  a. Magnesium sulfate
  b. Terbutaline (Bricanyl)
  c. Dinoprostone (Cervidil)
  d. Misoprostol (Cytotec)

Question 2

The health care provider is evaluating a patient who is receiving a uterine stimulant. What rate of uterine contractions will demonstrate effectiveness of the drug?
 
  a. 1-3 minutes apart and last for 90-120 seconds
  b. 3-5 minutes apart and last for 60-90 seconds
  c. 5-7 minutes apart and last for 30-60 seconds
  d. 7-10 minutes apart and last for 10-30 seconds



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IRincones

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Magnesium sulfate is a tocolytic drug that is primarily indicated for use in treating seizures asso-ciated with preeclampsia.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The goal of treatment with a uterine stimulant is to establish regular contractions that occur every 3 to 5 minutes and last for 60 to 90 seconds.




lindiwe

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


irishcancer18

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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