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Oxytocin (Pitocin) Med Card Complete
Maternity & Women's Health (RNSG 2208)
San Jacinto College
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Medication
STUDENT NAME _____________________________________ MEDICATION __________________________________________________________________________ REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________ CATEGORY CLASS ______________________________________________________________________
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PURPOSE OF MEDICATION
Expected Pharmacological Action
Complications
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Evaluation of Medication Effectiveness
Therapeutic Use
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Angela Howski Oxytocin (Pitocin) Oxytocic Agent/labor inducer
Induce labor and aid in the delivery of the placenta (third stage of labor), to control postpartum bleeding
Always admin. through a pump (piggyback). Standar concentrations typically range from 10-30U in 500-1,000mL. Infusions start at 1mU/min and are titrated up by 1-2mU/min every 30-60min, depending on response.
Acetaminophen, chlorpheniramine, dextromethorphan, phenylephrine, guaifenesin, articaine, epinephrine, brompheniramine, carbetapentane, dextromethorphan, bupivacaine, pyrilamine, carbinoxamine, carboprost tromethamine, codine, dopamine, hydrocodone, midodrine, misoprostol, methohexital
fetal distress, fetal prematurity, abnormal fetal position, placental previa, uterine prolapse, vasa previa, cephalopelvic, cervical cancer, 2 or more uterine/cervical surgeries, active genital herpes
Uterine tachysystole (contractions too strong), placental abruption, postpartum uterine hemorrhage, and rupture of the uterus.
induce/strengthen contractions, control bleeding after childbirth, stimulate contractions in an incomplete or threatened mischarriage
Continuous fetal and contraction mx is required and should be reviewed every 15min and w/every change in dose. fetal mx should be every 5min during active pushing. Maternal HR, BP, and resp. should be monitored every 1/2 hr to an hr and with dose changes. Urine output should be at least 120mL Q4hr. Intravenous intake should not exceed 1,000mL in 8hr.
Goal: one contraction every 2-3 min lasting 80-90s consistently, strong to palpation
Notify PCP/nurse if signs of allergic reaction (rash, hives, itching, red/swollen/blistered/peeling skin, fever, wheezing, tightness in the chest/throat, SOB, swallowing/talking, headache/dizziness, change in eyesight, increased bleeding, slow heartreate
Oxytocin (Pitocin) Med Card Complete
Course: Maternity & Women's Health (RNSG 2208)
University: San Jacinto College
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