What Should the Nurse Be Aware of in the Use

question 13

Multiple Choice

What should the nurse be aware of in the use of tocolytic therapy to suppress uterine activity?

• A) The drugs can be given efficaciously up to the designated beginning of term at 37 weeks.
• B) There are no important maternal (as opposed to fetal)contraindications.
• C) Its most important function is to afford the opportunity to administer antenatal glucocorticoids.
• D) If the patient develops pulmonary edema while on tocolytics,intravenous (IV)fluids should be given.

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Definitions:

Ether

A compound of organic nature identified by having an oxygen atom bonded to two alkyl or aryl groups, following the general formula R-O-R'.

Fragmentation

A process in mass spectrometry where a molecule breaks into smaller pieces or fragments, used to identify or quantify the molecule.

Ethers

A class of organic compounds characterized by an oxygen atom connected to two alkyl or aryl groups, known for their diverse applications in solvents and synthesis.

Mass Spectrometry

An analytical technique that measures the mass-to-charge ratio of ions to identify and quantify molecules in a sample.