TODAY’S TEST QUESTION:

CORRECT ANSWER:

D) Placenta Previa

MORE INFO:

• Placenta Previa-contraindicated in this situation.
• Placenta previa is when the placenta (which provides nutrients, oxygen, & removes waste from baby) is in the wrong place; covering the mother’s cervix (the outlet for the uterus).
• These individuals will usually need a c-section, if this isn’t resolved (mayo clinic)
• Oxytocin is used to help induce labor especially in patients who have a medical indication for initiation of labor.
• Also for patients who need a stimulation/reinforcement of labor. It also helps to control postpartum bleeding (rxlist)

OTHER ANSWERS:

• A) Preeclampsia-oxytocin sometimes used when certain medical issues while pregnant of Rh problems, maternal diabetes
• B) Maternal diabetes see a) similar rationale.
• C) Postpartum hemhorrage-can be an indication for oxytocin

MORE TEST QUESTIONS:

1. Steroid Cream
2. Sitz Bath
3. Cluster Headache
4. Pronator Drift
5. End Stage Renal Disease Diet
6. Lochia Rubra
7. Beefy Red Tongue
8. Crutches
9. Medication & Juice
10. Teeth Clenching
11. HELLP Syndrome
12. Baby’s First Stool
13. AND MORE TEST QUESTIONS

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