OB MedicationsVersión en línea Common OB medications por Jennifer Mauck A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Starts with A We can use this before birth if a mother tests positive for group B strep Starts with B This can be given to counteract pruritus caused by narcotic pain meds Starts with C Give this to mom if she is drowsy or hypotensive from too much Magnesium Sulfate Starts with D This is a spray that helps numb sensitive, painful perineal tissues after birth Starts with E Place this in the newborn's eyes to prevent infections caused by STIs (or natural perineal bacteria) Starts with F Mom should start taking this early to help prevent spinal column defects Starts with G An oral medication that can help treat gestational diabetes Starts with H Magnesium sulfate can be used to stop early labor or treat gestational ____________ Starts with I Provide education with this supplement as it can cause constipation and upset stomach Starts with J Lidocaine is provided so mom doesn't _______ off the table during her episiotomy Starts with K This vitamin is injected immediately after birth so baby doesn't have bleeding concerns Starts with L Surfactant is used for premie babies to help their _________ tissue glide and be less sticky Starts with M If a baby is fussy and draws their legs up after feeds they may need this medication Starts with N Have this on standby in case a mother receives too much morphine Starts with O This hormone promotes milk production and can also stimulate labor Starts with P Have mom take a stool softener with this oral pain medication as it can cause constipation Starts with Q Make sure to ___________ mom about the possibility for pregnancy before providing a rubella vaccine Starts with R Give this to an Rh- mom before birth or when there is a chance of blood exchange so she doesn't attack her Rh+ baby Starts with S These are given to boost lung development in a pregnancy where we can't stop early labor Starts with T Like magnesium sulfate, _________________ helps relax smooth muscles thereby stopping early labor Starts with U Methergine can be given for postpartum bleeding caused by ________ atony Starts with V Mom should take these up to 6 months before pregnancy so she has enough iron and folic acid to support a healthy pregnancy Starts with W Tucks pads contain _______ hazel, which decreases pain and inflammation in perineal or rectal tissue after birth Starts with X Dulcola_ will help prevent straining after birth, which can be harmful to sensitive perineal tissues and postpartum healing Starts with Y If a patient takes Motrin for pain without ______ food in their tummy, they are at a high risk for ulcers Starts with Z Be mindful of sedation when this antiemetic is given to mom
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