Print Alphabet Game: OB Medications (ob

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A

We can use this before birth if a mother tests positive for group B strep

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B

This can be given to counteract pruritus caused by narcotic pain meds

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C

Give this to mom if she is drowsy or hypotensive from too much Magnesium Sulfate

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D

This is a spray that helps numb sensitive, painful perineal tissues after birth

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E

Place this in the newborn's eyes to prevent infections caused by STIs (or natural perineal bacteria)

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F

Mom should start taking this early to help prevent spinal column defects

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G

An oral medication that can help treat gestational diabetes

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H

Magnesium sulfate can be used to stop early labor or treat gestational ____________

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I

Provide education with this supplement as it can cause constipation and upset stomach

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J

Lidocaine is provided so mom doesn't _______ off the table during her episiotomy

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K

This vitamin is injected immediately after birth so baby doesn't have bleeding concerns

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L

Surfactant is used for premie babies to help their _________ tissue glide and be less sticky

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M

If a baby is fussy and draws their legs up after feeds they may need this medication

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N

Have this on standby in case a mother receives too much morphine

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O

This hormone promotes milk production and can also stimulate labor

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P

Have mom take a stool softener with this oral pain medication as it can cause constipation

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Q

Make sure to ___________ mom about the possibility for pregnancy before providing a rubella vaccine

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R

Give this to an Rh- mom before birth or when there is a chance of blood exchange so she doesn't attack her Rh+ baby

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S

These are given to boost lung development in a pregnancy where we can't stop early labor

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T

Like magnesium sulfate, _________________ helps relax smooth muscles thereby stopping early labor

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U

Methergine can be given for postpartum bleeding caused by ________ atony

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V

Mom should take these up to 6 months before pregnancy so she has enough iron and folic acid to support a healthy pregnancy

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W

Tucks pads contain _______ hazel, which decreases pain and inflammation in perineal or rectal tissue after birth

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X

Dulcola_ will help prevent straining after birth, which can be harmful to sensitive perineal tissues and postpartum healing

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Y

If a patient takes Motrin for pain without ______ food in their tummy, they are at a high risk for ulcers

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Z

Be mindful of sedation when this antiemetic is given to mom