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P A R T 7  Drugs acting on the reproductive system

3. A woman is receiving an oxytocic drug to stimulate labour. The care of this woman would include which of the following? a. monitoring of fetal heart rate during labour b. regulation of drug delivery between contractions c. administration of blood pressure–lowering drugs to balance hypertensive effects d. monitoring of maternal blood pressure periodically during and after administration e. close monitoring of maternal blood loss following delivery f. isolation of mother and newborn to prevent infection

MULTIPLE RESPONSE Select all that apply.

1. Oestrogens produce a wide variety of systemic effects. Effects attributed to oestrogen include: a. protecting the heart from atherosclerosis. b. retaining calcium in the bones. c. maintaining the secondary female sex characteristics. d. relaxing the gravid uterus to prolong pregnancy. e. stimulating the uterus to increase the chances of conception. f. relaxing blood vessels. 2. A woman is taking clomiphene after 6 years of inability to conceive a child. The woman will need to be informed about which of the following? a. the need for a complete physical and pelvic examination before each course of drug therapy b. the risks and hazards of multiple births c. the importance of scheduling treatments and intercourse to increase the chance of conception d. the need to use oral contraceptives during drug therapy e. the need to report blurred vision f. common adverse effects include light-headedness, dizziness, and drowsiness