ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE: Medication Pitocin/Oxytocin MEDICATION __________________________________________________________________________ REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________ oxytocic hormones CATEGORY CLASS ______________________________________________________________________ PURPOSE OF MEDICATION Expected Pharmacological Action To induce labor, strengthen uterine contractions, and/or to control bleeding after childbirth. Therapeutic Use induction of labor, stimulate uterine contraction, control bleeding Complications fast, slow, or uneven heart rate, severe headache, blurred vision, pounding in your neck or ears, confusion, severe weakness, feeling unsteady. Newborn: Jaundice, bradycardia, respiratory problems, seizure Contraindications/Precautions Vascular dysfunction, fluid overload, high blood pressure. placenta previa, a pregnancy with more than one fetus, previous C section, grand multiparity, malposition or malpresentation of fetus, fetal distress, allergies Medication Administration IM injection or IV infusion Nursing Interventions Monitor uterine contractions and FHR. Assess BP every 30 min Interactions Allergies, epinephrine, cipro, vasoconstrictors, no known interaction with light alcohol intake. Client Education Evaluation of Medication Effectiveness Uterus begins to contract, FHR is stable, uterine contraction increases, labor progress. Can cause uterine hyperactivity can intensify uterine contractions

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