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Common Complications in Early Pregnancy Questions
Question 1 of 5
A woman who began labor several hours ago is to be administered oxytocin. What is the goal of oxytocin therapy?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Use of this manufactured hormone induces labor or augments weak, irregular uterine contractions during labor. It is not used in the labor phase to prevent bleeding. It is not administered to decrease fetal hyperactivity. The administration of oxytocin should allow for adequate periods of relaxation between contractions.
Question 2 of 5
When administering magnesium sulfate, for what should the nurse assess the patient?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
A woman who is 7 months pregnant is waking up at night with gastroesophageal reflux. Which of the following medications is most highly recommended?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
A woman is at 42 weeks of gestation. Which of the following medications will be administered to promote cervical ripening?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
A woman was administered misoprostol (Cytotec) in an effort to induce labor, but the care team is unsatisfied with the results. Consequently, oxytocin will be used. Prior to administering oxytocin, what must occur?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.