Question

43. Which of the following statements by the nurse recruit exhibit an understanding about the nonlabeled use of indomethacin as a tocolytic? Select all that apply. a. "It is not recommended after 32 weeks' gestation." b. "It is first-line tocolytic for preterm labor prior to 30 weeks or preterm labor associated with polyhydramnios." C. "It has more adverse effects than terbutaline."| d. "It is given for only 48 hours.” e. "It is administered orally." f. "It decreases prostaglandin synthesis from decidual macrophages." 44. Which of the following individuals should receive the hepatitis B immunization series? Select all that apply. a. mortician b. nurse teacher d. prostitute e. pregnant women f. users of illicit injectable drugs

Answer 1

43.indomethacin is a tocolytic drug.

It is not recommended after 32 weeks gestation beacause it can cause possible harm to the fetus or it can cause problem in normal vaginal delivery.

It is first line tocolytic for preterm labor.

It has more adverse effects than terbutaline.for that reason patients receiving indomethacin were converted to terbutaline at 34 weeks .

It is given for only 48 hours.it is not true beacause the dosage depends upon medical condition.

It is administered orally.

It inhibits prostaglandin synthesis and results in release of renin.

44.except teacher all the persons should receive hepatitis b immunization beacause all of them can be exposed to HBV infection during their clinical exposure.