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A client at 38 weeks' gestation is admitted for induction of labor. Her membranes ruptured 12 hours ago. There are no other signs of labor. Which medication does the nurse anticipate will be prescribed?

A client at 38 weeks' gestation is admitted for induction of labor. Her membranes ruptured 12 hours ago. There are no other signs of labor. Which medication does the nurse anticipate will be prescribed? Correct Answer Oxytocin

Concept:-

Oxytocin:

  • It is a strong stimulant of uterine contraction.
  • Regulated by a positive feedback mechanism to oxytocin in the blood.
  • This leads to increased intensity of uterine contraction, ending in birth.
  • Oxytocin triggers mild ejection in women producing mild.
  • It causes contraction of the smooth muscle fibers of both pregnant and non-pregnant uterus. It is used clinically for the induction of labor.

Additional Information

  • Dinoprostone: it is used to prepare the cervix for the induction of labor in pregnant women who are at or near term.
  • Magnesium Sulfate: it is used to treat hypomagnesemia.
  • Estrogen: it is used in menstrual disorders, infertility, dermatological disorders.

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