Introduction
Introduction ( 6 Questions)
A nurse is caring for a client who has experienced postpartum hemorrhage due to uterine atony.
Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate administering?
Methylergonovine maleate (Methergine) is a second-line uterotonic drug that can cause hypertension and should not be used in women with high blood pressure.
Magnesium sulfate (MgSO4) is used to prevent seizures in women with preeclampsia or eclampsia, not to treat postpartum hemorrhage.
Oxytocin is the most effective medication for preventing and treating postpartum hemorrhage caused by uterine atony, which is the failure of the uterus to contract after delivery. Oxytocin stimulates uterine contractions and reduces bleeding.
Carboprost tromethamine (Hemabate) is another second-line uterotonic drug that can cause severe diarrhea and bronchospasm and should not be used in women with asthma.
Oxytocin is the most effective medication for preventing and treating postpartum hemorrhage caused by uterine atony, which is the failure of the uterus to contract after delivery. Oxytocin stimulates uterine contractions and reduces bleeding.
Choice A is wrong because methylergonovine maleate (Methergine) is a second-line uterotonic drug that can cause hypertension and should not be used in women with high blood pressure.
Choice B is wrong because magnesium sulfate (MgSO4) is used to prevent seizures in women with preeclampsia or eclampsia, not to treat postpartum hemorrhage.
Choice D is wrong because carboprost tromethamine (Hemabate) is another second-line uterotonic drug that can cause severe diarrhea and bronchospasm and should not be used in women with asthma.