Laboratory Values During Tocolytic Therapy | University of Delaware

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University of Delaware
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NURS337 | Nursing Care of Children
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2023
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ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE: Medication STUDENT NAME _____________________________________ Tocolytics MEDICATION __________________________________________________________________________ REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________ Early Onset of Labor: Laboratory Values During Toco CATEGORY CLASS ______________________________________________________________________ PURPOSE OF MEDICATION Expected Pharmacological Action Stimulate beta adrenergic receptors in the uterus resulting in uterine relaxation Therapeutic Use Decreased intensity and frequency of premature uterine contractions Complications Headache anxiety nervousness, pulmonary edema, and angna, hypertension, tachycardia Medication Administration Iv- 50-100 micrograms per minute Contraindications/Precautions Hypersensitivity, CV-ddisease Uncontrolled hypertension, uncontrolled hyperthyroidism, hypovolemia, pulmonary hypertension, intrauterine fetal death, pregnancy less than 20 weeks Interactions Nursing Interventions Assess uterine activityAssassin gestational age and feed them a charityMonitor BP and pulse fetal heart rateMonitor intake and output Corticosteroids may increase the risk of hyperglycemia or fluid retentionAdditive adrenergic effects may occurn beta blockers Mayegate the beneficial effects Client Education Evaluation of Medication Effectiveness **LAB. values: Fetal fibronectin (can be related to inflammation of the placenta that can lead to preterm birth), cervical cultures(presence of infectious organisms), CBC, and urinalysis are assessed during preterm labor. Magnesium sulfate lab values 4-8mg/dL Instruct patient to notify healthcare provider immediately if contractions Begin Again or if water breaks

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