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clippers!

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Which of the following dosing regimens of Oxytocin is CORRECT?
 
  a. Administer 10 mg by intramuscular injection.
  b. Administer 10 units in 500cc of normal saline in order to promote delivery of the fetus.
  c. Administer 10 units IV bolus following delivery of the fetus.
  d. Administer 10 units in 500cc of normal saline titrated according to severity of bleeding and uterine response.

Question 2

Traumatic rupture of the ________ is also called a penile fracture and requires surgical intervention to prevent loss of function.
 
  A) scrotum B) testes
  C) corpus cavernosum D) corpus spongiosum



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Answer to Question 1

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Rationale: Oxytocin can be administered intramuscularly in 310 unit increments following delivery of the placenta, or by preparing 1020 units in 500 or 1000 mL of normal saline or lactated Ringer's titrated according to severity of bleeding and uterine response.

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clippers!

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Gracias!


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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