Medications used to manage postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) include (Select all that apply):
a. Pitocin. d. Hemabate.
b. Methergine. e. Magnesium sulfate.
c. Terbutaline.
ANS: A, B, D
Pitocin, Methergine, and Hemabate are all used to manage PPH. Terbutaline and magnesium sulfate are tocolytics; relaxation of the uterus causes or worsens PPH.
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