After teaching a group of students about uterine drugs, the ...

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After teaching a group of students about uterine drugs, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the students identify which of the following as oxytocic drugs? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Oxytocin (Pitocin)
  B) Methylergonovine (Methergine)
  C) Estradiol (Estrace)
  D) Indomethacin (Indocin)
  E) Misoprostol (Cytotec)

Question 2

A client has a levonorgestrel implant contraceptive system inserted. The nurse understands that this type of contraceptive provides protection for how long?
 
  A) 1 year
  B) 2 years
  C) 5 years
  D) 8 years

[miss.ashley]

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A, B, E
Feedback:
Oxytocin (Pitocin), methylergonovine (Methergine), and misoprostol (Cytotec) are classified as oxytocic drugs. Indomethacin is a tocolytic. Estradiol is an estrogen.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C
Feedback:
Levonorgestrel, a progestin, is available as an implant contraceptive system (Norplant System). Six capsules, each containing levonorgestrel, are implanted using local anesthesia in the subdermal (below the skin) tissues of the midportion of the upper arm. The capsules provide contraceptive protection for 5 years but may be removed at any time at the request of the patient.

[jhjkgdfhk]

Excellent

[robbielu01]

Gracias!