The nurse is preparing to administer a prescribed drug to help prevent hemorrhage caused by uterine atony. Which drug would the nurse most likely administer? Select all that apply
A) Carboprost (Hemabate)
B) Indomethacin (Indocin)
C) Methylergonovine (Methergine)
D) Terbutaline (Brethine)
E) Misoprostol (Cytotec)
Ans: A, C, E
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Carboprost (Hemabate), methylergonovine (Methergine), misoprostol (Cytotec), and ergonovine (Ergotrate) are used postpartum to prevent hemorrhage caused by uterine atony. Indomethacin and terbutaline are used as tocolytics.
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