Maternity and Women's Health Care, 12th Ed., Lowerdermilk, Perry, Cashion & Aldon, 2020 | Registered Nurse (RN) School Study Aid
Urinary Tract Infection Prevention and Treatment
- Shower after Sex
- Urinate after Sex
- Wipe front to Back
- I and Os with Daily Weights
- Increase Water Intake
- Antibiotics
- Avoid Caffeine
- Dr Appointment in 2 Weeks
- Void every 2 - 4 hours
Oxytocin (Pitocin)
- Increase Uterine Contractions
- Labor Induction
- Control Postpartum Hemorrhage
- Uterine Rupture
- Water Intoxication
- Fetal Lung Immaturity
- Cervix Not Ripened
- Active Genital Herpes Infection
- Use Lowest Dose
- IV Pump
Heparin (Unfractionated)
- Suppresses Coagulation
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Hemorrhage
- Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT)
- Monitor aPTT
- Preferred (Safe) During Pregnancy
- Protamine Sulfate
Warfarin (Coumadin)
- Inhibits Clotting Factors
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Venous Thrombosis
- Pulmonary Embolism
- PT/INR Levels
- Observe for Bleeding
- Pregnancy
- Vitamin K and Fresh Frozen Plasma
- Prolonged Therapeutic Onset
- Maintain Same Diet
Methylergonovine (Methergine) and Ergotamine (Ergot Alkaloids)
- Smooth Muscle Contraction
- Vasoconstriction
- Migraine
- Postpartum Hemorrhage
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Severe Hypertension
- Tachycardia
- 2nd Line Agent
Carboprost (Hemabate)
- Prostaglandin F2-alpha Analog
- Smooth Muscle Contraction
- Postpartum Hemorrhage
- Abortion
- GI Distress
- Hypertension
- Fever
- Bronchoconstriction
- Identify Cause of Fever
Dinoprostone and Misoprostol
- Prostaglandins
- Promote Cervical Ripening
- Prevent GI Ulcers
- Medical Abortion
- Fetal Distress
- Hyperstimulation of Uterus
- Vaginal Insertion
- Give Before Induction of Labor
Venous Thromboembolism (DVT) Assessment
- Venous Wall Inflammation caused by Thrombus
- Tenderness
- Edema
- Warmth
- Asymmetry
- Could be Asymptomatic
- Monitor for Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Embolism Causes
- FAT BAT Mnemonic
- Fat
- Air
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Bacteria
- Amniotic Fluid
- Tumor
- Hypercoagulable
- Central Venous Lines
- Immobilized
Venous Thromboembolism (DVT) Interventions
- Anticoagulants
- Prevention Education
- Frequent Ambulation
- Leg Exercises
- Compression Stockings or SCD's
- Avoid Nicotine and Oral Contraceptives
- Surgery
Urinary Tract Infection Symptoms
- More Common in Elderly
- Most Common in Females and Babies
- Change in LOC
- Dehydration
- Fever
- Urgency
- Urethral Infection
- Burning
- Smelly Urine
- Dark Cloudy Urine
- Frequency of Urination