University:
University of Maryland Baltimore County
Course:
EHS 115 | Medical Terminology
Academic year:

2022
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122

Pages:

1
Author:

Dominick Dickson

ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE: Medication Oxytocin/ Pitocin MEDICATION __________________________________________________________________________ REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________ uterine stimulant/ Oxytocic (antidiuretic) CATEGORY CLASS ______________________________________________________________________ PURPOSE OF MEDICATION Expected Pharmacological Action role of natural oxytocin in labor and delivery is still largely unknown. it is responsible for milk ejection from milk channels in breast after delivery also causes water retention Therapeutic Use uterine stimulant\oxytocic treat postpartum hemorrhage induce labor Complications hyperstimulation of uterus hypertensive crisis water intoxication Medication Administration IV via infusion pump, start dosage at low level and gradually increase flow rate by 1 to 2 milliunits per minute every 30 to 60 minutes, until contractions last up to 1 minute and occur every 2 to 3 minutes. monitor blood pressure and pulse rate, also monitor for uterine hyperstimulation Contraindications/Precautions unripe uterine cervix placental abnormalities cephalopelvic diproportion active genital herpes uterine surgery malpresentation Interactions vasopressors Nursing Interventions monitor for risk factors such as multiple deliveries, monitor for headache, nausea, vomiting, and increasing blood pressure. monitor intake and output, and level of consciousness. monitor length, strength, and duration of contractions, also monitor for indacation of hyperstimulation. Client Education Evaluation of Medication Effectiveness induce uterine contractions to stimulate labor and promote its progression, causing effacement to occur and prevent postpartum hemorrhage. report increased duration or stregnth of contractions, headache, palpitations, nausea, chest pain, or drowsiness.