The perinatal nurse has administered a dose of dinoprostone (Cervidil) to a woman prior to a labor induction with oxytocin (Pitocin). The nurse then notices that the admission database is incomplete. What conditions should the nurse quickly question the p

A.
Asthma
B.
Gallbladder disease
C.
IV drug use
D.
Penicillin allergy


ANS: A
Dinoprostone is a prostaglandin E2 preparation for cervical ripening. It should be used cautiously in women with a history of asthma, glaucoma, and renal, hepatic, or cardiovascular disorders. Once the missing information is noticed, the nurse should assess for contraindications to using the medication, then for conditions that make it riskier. The other conditions are not related.

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