A patient in preterm labor is concerned about her baby. She asks the nurse which medication she will be given to stop the labor. The nurse should clarify for her that the medication the prescriber will order will be which of the following drugs?
a. Isoproterenol (Isuprel)
b. Dopamine (Intropin)
c. Terbutaline (Brethine)
d. Phenylephrine (Neo-Synephrine)
ANS: C
Terbutaline is indicated to delay preterm labor by activating beta2 receptors in the uterus, relaxing the uterine muscles and preventing contractions.
Isoproterenol is not indicated for use in a patient with preterm labor.
Dopamine is not indicated for use in a patient with preterm labor.
Phenylephrine is not indicated for use in a patient with preterm labor.
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