A patient is receiving indomethacin. The nurse is aware that a common side effect of this medication is:

Why is magnesium sulfate administered to the pregnant patient with pre-eclampsia?

The laboring patient wants medication for pain management. The health-care provider has ordered butorphanol 1 mg IV. The patient asks the nurse if it is safe for the baby. what is the best response by the nruse?

A patient is admitted to labor and delivery. She has had limited prenatal care, is pregnant with her second child, and is Rh-negative. she is prepared for an external cephalic version. The nurse expects the health-care provider to order which of the following medications?

Which of the following is a possible side effect of prostaglandin gel?

Which of the following is a major responsibility of the nurse caring for a patient receiving oxytocin for labor induction?

Which information should the practical nurse provide the parents about the purpose of instilling erythromycin ophthalmic ointment into the newborn's eyes?

Which medication is prescribed for the prevention of ophthalmia neonatorum?

Which client is a candidate for the administration of human immune globulin (RhoGAM) after delivery?

Prior to writing a prescription for a contraceptive, the physician reviews the patients medical history. This is important because contraceptives are contraindicated in patients with a history of:

What symptom would be most important for a patient to report to their physician after starting an oral contraceptive?

Extreme caution should be exercised when administering magnesium sulfate because of its potential effects on the neonate. This includes the potential for:

What is one of the serious side effects of magnesium sulfate?

While a patient is receiving IV magnesium sulfate, she will be monitored closely for:

What possible side effect should a patient taking tadalafil report to a physician?

Which category of drugs has serious interactions with PDE inhibitors?

dinoprostone intravaginal gel is indicated for:

Oxytocin should be avoided for patients with a history of:

A side effect of methylergonovine, given for the treatment of postpartum hemorrhage, can include

A drug used primarily for pulmonary disorders but that can also be used for the management of preterm labor is

Fetal side effects of terbutaline include:

Extreme caution is required with the administration of oxytocin, along with constant fetal and maternal monitoring, to prevent which side effect?

What should the nurse anticipate being included in the therapeutic plan of care for a postpartum client with subinvolution?

In which postpartum client would the nurse consider that methylergonovine maleate is contraindicated?

A postpartum client has an epidural catheter in place following delivery of an infant via cesarean section. The nurse determines that which medication is a priority to have on hand for use if needed?

In addition to routine data collection and care, nursing care of the client who is receiving terbutaline to prevent premature labor should include monitoring for what indicator of an adverse drug effect?

A client in premature labor is scheduled to receive a dose of bethamethasone. In reinforcing information about this medication, how should the nurse explain the purpose and expected action of the medication?

A client in active labor is to have an epidural block. While this is being administered, which of the following nursing actions takes priority?

The client is 5 cm dilated and displays restlessness, moaning, and is beginning to hyperventilate. She says the breathing and other techniques aren't working, and asks the nurse to give her something for pain. The nurse obtains a prescription for butorphanol, 2 mg IV. What are the nursing implications for this medication? Select all that apply

Men taking phosphodiesterase (PDE) inhibitors should be counseled that:

A female client older than 35 has been taking contraceptives for the past 5 years and has expressed the desire to continue doing so. Which of the following conditions would require caution with contraceptive use? Select all that apply

When a client has been administered oxytocin for the induction of labor, which of the following is requried?