MedMaster by NURSING.com

Oxytocin (Pitocin) Nursing Considerations


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Download the cheat: https://bit.ly/50-meds  View the lesson:     Generic Name oxytocin Trade Name

Pitocin

Indication

labor induction, postpartum bleeding

Action

stimulates uterine smooth muscle

Therapeutic Class

hormones

Pharmacologic Class

oxytocics

Nursing Considerations

• can cause ICH in fetus • can cause asphyxia in fetus • may cause coma and seizures in mother • may cause painful contractions • assess fetus • assess contractions • monitor blood pressure • assess maternal electrolytes • may cause uterine tetany

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