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corkyiscool3328 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

A patient is experiencing excessive bleeding immediately after the birth of her newborn.

After speeding up the IV fluids containing oxytocin, with no noticeable decrease in the bleeding, the nurse should anticipate the physician requesting which medications? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Methergine
2. Stadol
3. Misoprostol
4. Betamethasone

Question 2

A young woman was a victim of a sexual assault. After the rape exam is finished, the patient requests emergency contraception. Which information should the nurse teach the patient regarding the therapy?

1. Emergency contraception is illegal in all 50 states.
2. The most common side effect of emergency contraception is excessive vaginal bleeding.
3. The medicine that is used for emergency contraception is used to induce abortions.
4. Emergency contraception is best when used within 72 hours of contact.

kswal303 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Rationale 1: Methergine is a drug of choice for postpartum hemorrhage.
Rationale 2: Stadol is an analgesic, and is not used for postpartum hemorrhage.
Rationale 3: Misoprostol is commonly used rectally for postpartum hemorrhage.
Rationale 4: Betamethasone is a glucocorticoid used for preterm labor to decrease respiratory distress in the preterm infant.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale 1: This is not true. Emergency contraception is available in the United States.
Rationale 2: This is not true. The most common side effects are headache, nausea, and vomiting.
Rationale 3: This is not true. This medicine is a high-dose birth control pill.
Rationale 4: This is true. It is most effective if taken within 72 hours of exposure.