A pregnant patient at term is being given oxytocin (Pitocin) by continuous IV drip. Select the desired cervical dilatation rate achieved by titrating the dose of the drug
a. 1 cm/hr
b. 2 cm/hr
c. 4 cm/hr
d. 6 cm/hr
ANS: A
The desired cervical dilation rate of 1 cm/hr is used as a guide for increasing oxytocin infusion rates. The initial dose of oxytocin is 0.5 to 1 milliunits/min (equal to 3 to 6 mL/hr).
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