A primigravida dilated to 5 cm has just received an epidural for pain. She complains of feeling lightheaded and dizzy within 10 minutes after the procedure. Her blood pressure before the procedure was 120/80 and is now 80/52
In addition to the bolus of fluids she has been given, which medication is preferred to use to increase her BP? 1. Epinephrine
2. Terbutaline
3. Ephedrine
4. Epifoam
3
Rationale:
1. Epinephrine is used to relieve bronchospasm or during anaphylactic reactions.
2. Terbutaline is used as a tocolytic.
3. Ephedrine is the medication of choice to increase maternal blood pressure.
4. Epifoam is a topical anesthetic.
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