Usually the suckling of a neonate is sufficient to stimulate breast milk production; however, in the presence of inadequate stimulation which drug can be used to stimulate the ejection of milk?
a. oxytocin. c. dinoprostone.
b. testosterone. d. diethylstilbestrol.
ANS: A
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A Correct: Oxytocin can be used to stimulate ejection of milk from the breast.
B Incorrect: This is an androgen, which would not be appropriate.
C Incorrect: This is a prostaglandin, which would not be appropriate.
D Incorrect: This is not an appropriate agent.
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