MATERNITY-NEWBORN MEDICATIONS EXAM 2026-2027 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS Complete And Study material 21pages LEARNEXAMS

1. A pregnant client is receiving magnesium sulfate therapy for the control of preeclampsia. A nurse discover that the client is encountering toxicity from the medication in which of the following assessment? A. Urine output of 25 ml/hr. B. The presence of deep tendon reflex. C. Respirations of 10 breaths per minute. D. Serum magnesium level of 7 mEq/L. 2. A student nurse was asked by the nurse instructor to explain the procedure for the administration of erythromycin ointment to the eyes of the newborn. Which of the following statements made by the student indicates a need for further research? A. “I will instill the eye ointment into each of the newborn’s conjunctival sacs.” B. “I will flush the newborn’s eyes after instilling the ointment.” C. “I will clean the newborn’s eyes before instilling the ointment.” D. “I need to administer the eye ointment within an hour after maternal delivery.” 3. Rho(D) immune globulin (RhoGAM) is given to a pregnant woman after delivery and the nurse is giving information to the patient about the indication of the medication. The nurse determines that the patient understands the purpose of the medication if the patient tells that it will protect her baby from which of the following? A. Developing German Measles. B. Developing Pernicious anemia. C. Developing Rh incompatibility. D. Having an RH+ blood. 4. A pregnant woman who is having labor pains is receiving an opioid analgesic. Which of the following medications should be ready in case a respiratory depression occurs? A. Naloxone (Narcan). B. Oxycodone (Oxycontin). C. Meperidine hydrochloride (Demerol). D. Morphine sulfate. 5. Methylergonovine (Methergine) is prescribed to a patient who is having a postpartum bleeding. Prior giving the medication, the nurse contacts the physician who prescribed the medication if which of the following condition is documented in the patient’s chart? A. Ischemic heart disease. B. Hypotension. C. Acute Gastroenteritis. D. Uterine atony