Posted by: Pdfprep
Post Date: October 28, 2020
A client who is 7 months pregnant is diagnosed with pyelonephritis.
The nurse anticipates the physician ordering:
A . Oxytocin
B . Magnesium sulfate (MgSO4)
C . Ampicillin
D . Tetracycline
Answer: C
Explanation:
(A) Oxytocin is prescribed to stimulate uterine contractions.
(B) MgSO4is a central nervous system depressant prescribed to prevent and control convulsions related to preeclampsia.
(C) Ampicillin is a penicillin derivative with no known teratogenic effects. This is the safest antibiotic during pregnancy.
(D) Tetracycline stains teeth yellow and is not as safe as ampicillin during pregnancy.
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