Which Are Administration Guidelines for the Use of Methylergonovine When

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which are administration guidelines for the use of methylergonovine when managing postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) ? Select all that apply.Express answer with small letters,followed by a comma and a space-e.g. ,a,b,c

• A) Contraindication to its use is pre-eclampsia.
• B) The woman can be given up to five doses of 0.2 mg IM every 2 to 4 hours.
• C) Withhold drug if maternal BP is >130/85.
• D) Nausea and vomiting are adverse effects.
• E) It is not to be administered to women with asthma.
• F) Water intoxication is a common adverse effect.

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