Which of the following terms describes a drug that stimulates contractions of the uterus used to bring about or strengthen labor?
A. oxytocic
B. parturition
C. dilator
D. gravida
Answer: A
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A) Have a community parade celebrating being drug free. B) Conduct a survey to assess student opinion and food preferences for school lunches. C) Perform a plate waste study to determine what children are eating in school. D) Stuff payroll envelopes with health promotion material.
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