A client is in preterm labor. Which medication does the nurse anticipate will be prescribed to slow uterine contractions?
1. Oxytocin (Pitocin)
2. Dinoprostone (Cervidil)
3. Nifedipine (Procardia)
4. Estrogen conjugated (Cenestin)
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Rationale 1: Oxytocin (Pitocin) is a uterine stimulant.
Rationale 2: Dinoprostone (Cervidil) is a uterine stimulant.
Rationale 3: Nifedipine (Procardia) is used to slow uterine contractions.
Rationale 4:Estrogen conjugated (Cenestin) is anestrogen, used for hormone replacement therapy and uterine abnormalities.
Global Rationale: Nifedipine (Procardia) is used to slow uterine contractions. Oxytocin (Pitocin) and dinoprostone (Cervidil) are uterine stimulants. Estrogen conjugate (Cenestin)is an estrogen, used for hormone replacement therapy and uterine abnormalities.
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