What drug will the nurse plan to have available for immediate IV administration whenever magnesium sulfate is administered to a maternity patient?
a. Ergonovine maleate (Ergotrate)
b. Oxytocin
c. Calcium gluconate
d. Hydralazine (Apresoline)
ANS: C
Calcium gluconate reverses the effects of magnesium sulfate and should be available for immediate use when a woman receives magnesium sulfate.
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