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maegan_martin

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A client is receiving methylergonovine (Methergine). After administering the drug, the nurse would be alert for which of the following? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Chest pain
  B) Hypoglycemia
  C) Increase in blood pressure
  D) Diarrhea
  E) Water intoxication

Question 2

The nurse is preparing to administer a prescribed drug to help prevent hemorrhage caused by uterine atony. Which drug would the nurse most likely administer? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Carboprost (Hemabate)
  B) Indomethacin (Indocin)
  C) Methylergonovine (Methergine)
  D) Terbutaline (Brethine)
  E) Misoprostol (Cytotec)


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verrinzo

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: A, C, D
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Adverse reactions associated with methylergonovine include temporary chest pain, hypertension, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and headache.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, C, E
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Carboprost (Hemabate), methylergonovine (Methergine), misoprostol (Cytotec), and ergonovine (Ergotrate) are used postpartum to prevent hemorrhage caused by uterine atony. Indomethacin and terbutaline are used as tocolytics.


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

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Excellent

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