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jake

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on: Jul 24, 2018
The rate of infusion of oxytocin (Pitocin) should be decreased when:
 
  a. blood pressure drops quickly.
  b. depression of fetal heart tones occurs.
  c. the uterine contractions decrease in frequency.
  d. the uterine contractions decrease in force.

Question 2

The nurse understands the most common use for methylergonovine maleate and ergonovine maleate is:
 
  a. induction of labor.
  b. maintenance of contractions during labor.
  c. prevention of premature labor.
  d. contraction of the uterus following delivery.


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Sierray

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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

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A Incorrect: It should be decreased if the BP rises quickly.
B Correct: This indicates a need to decrease oxytocin rate.
C Incorrect: It should be decreased if the contractions become too frequent.
D Incorrect: It should be decreased if the contractions become too forceful.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D

Feedback
A Incorrect: This is not a use for these agents.
B Incorrect: This is not a use for these agents.
C Incorrect: This is not a use for these agents.
D Correct: These agents are used primarily to prevent excessive postpartum bleeding.


jake

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

alvinum

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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