A client who is 7 months pregnant is diagnosed with pyelonephritis. The nurse anticipates the physician ordering:

The correct answer is C. Ampicillin. (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…

Physiological Integrity: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies

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Options

AOxytocin
BMagnesium sulfate (MgSO4)
CAmpicillin
DTetracycline

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A
3% (1)
B
7% (2)
C
73% (22)
D
17% (5)

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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