ATI LPN
Roach's Introductory Clinical Pharmacology 11th Edition
Chapter 45 Questions
Question 1 of 5
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?
Correct Answer: A,B,E
Rationale: Oxytocin (Pitocin), methylergonovine (Methergine), and misoprostol (Cytotec) are classified as oxytocic drugs. Indomethacin is a tocolytic. Estradiol is an estrogen.
Question 2 of 5
When explaining the action of oxytocin to a client, the nurse integrates knowledge of which of the following about the drug?
Correct Answer: B,D,E
Rationale: Oxytocin is a hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary gland that has uterine-stimulating properties, exerts antichuretic and vasopressor effects, and stimulates milk ejection.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer oxytocin (Pitocin) intravenously to a client based on the understanding that this drug is used for which of the following reasons?
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E
Rationale: A nurse may be asked to administer oxytocin (Pitocin) intravenously to a client with the following: gestational diabetes and a large fetus, Rh problems, premature rupture of membranes, uterine inertia, or pregnancy-induced hypertension.
Question 4 of 5
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?
Correct Answer: A,C,E
Rationale: 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.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse prepares to administer oxytocin (Pitocin) intramuscularly during the third stage of labor for which of the following reasons?
Correct Answer: A,C,E
Rationale: Oxytocin (Pitocin) may be given intramuscularly during the third stage of labor to produce uterine contractions and control postpartum bleeding and hemorrhage.