Dopamine - Answer-Motivation, learning hormone. Low can lead to parkinsons
Norepinephrine - Answer-Stress hormone, low can cause depression, hypotension
Epinephrine - Answer-Adrenaline
Tinnitus - Answer-Perception of noise/ringing in ears
Oligohydramnios - Answer-Too little amniotic fluid
Hydramnios - Answer-Too much amniotic fluid
Biofeedback - Answer-Using feedback (visual or auditory) to gain control of bodily
functions
Abruptio Placentae - Answer-Premature separation of placenta from uterus. (PAIN
involvement)
Placenta Previa - Answer-Placenta covers cervix, heavy bleeding occurs, no pain
Fundus - Answer-Top part of uterus after birth (if this is to the right, then the bladder is
full), goes down 1cm per day and cannot be felt after 14 days
Lochia - Answer-Discharge after birth
Nullipara - Answer-No previous births
Multipara - Answer-Previous births
Effacement - Answer-thinning of cervix given in %
Aphasia - Answer-Inability to talk/understand
Apraxia - Answer-Inability to perform known actions
Dysphagia - Answer-Impaired speaking
, Closed Fracture - Answer-doesn't break skin
Open Fracture - Answer-Breaks skin
Nondisplaced Fracture - Answer-Simple crack
Displaced Fracture - Answer-Deformity present
Magnesium Sulfate - Answer-Calcium Gluconate is an antidote
Relaxes uterine muscles to help stop contractions
Seizure prophylaxis for preeclampsia
Report the following:
Hypotension, hypotonia, decreased LOC, output below 30mL/hr, decreased resp.
Indomethacin (Indocin) - Answer-Inhibit prostaglandins to stop uterine contractions
Nursing Interventions:
Admin w/ food
Contraindicated for peptic ulcers
Schedule US prior to starting
Can cause oligohydramnios & prolonged bleeding
Not recommended after 32 weeks gestation
Nifedipine (Procardia) - Answer-Blocks calcium into to muscle to inhibit preterm labor
Caution if given with magnesium sulfate (causes hypotension)
Report pulse above 110BPM, check this hourly
Do not give to women with cardiovascular disease or hemodynamic instability
Betamethasone (Celestone) - Answer-Promotes fetal lung maturity by stimulating
surfactant
Administer 2 doses 24hr apart IM
Monitor for infection or pulmonary edema
Cervical Cap Teaching - Answer-Pinch, place, check in 2 minutes for placement &
suction
Press against rim to break seal
Try 3x prior for proficiency
*Fill dome ⅓ full with spermicide*
*Wait 30 minutes prior to intercourse*
*Leave cap for minimum 6 hours AFTER intercourse; max 48 hours*
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