An OB/GYN nurse is teaching a class on medications that affect uterine function. The nurse asks the class, "For what purpose or purposes are tocolytic agents used?"
Which response by a member of the class would indicate a need for further teaching? "Tocolytics are used to
a. augment labor."
b. control postpartum bleeding."
c. induce abortion."
d. suppress preterm labor."
ANS: D
Tocolytic agents are not used to suppress preterm labor; this statement indicates that further teaching is necessary.
Tocolytic agents induce labor and abortion and control postpartum bleeding; no further teaching is needed.
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