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Which of the following adverse drug reactions (ADRs) is NOT associated with vasoconstriction of peripheral blood vessels?
Which of the following adverse drug reactions (ADRs) is NOT associated with vasoconstriction of peripheral blood vessels?
- Diarrhea (correct)
- Nausea
- Gangrene
- Hypertension
What is one of the indications for drug use in the induction of labor?
What is one of the indications for drug use in the induction of labor?
- Hypertension management
- Treatment of gangrene
- Vasoconstriction of peripheral blood vessels
- Induction in the 1st and 2nd stages of labor (correct)
Which ADR is often associated with significant vascular complications?
Which ADR is often associated with significant vascular complications?
- Nausea
- Gangrene (correct)
- Diarrhea
- Hypertension
Which of the following conditions is indicated as a possible adverse effect of certain drugs on the peripheral blood vessels?
Which of the following conditions is indicated as a possible adverse effect of certain drugs on the peripheral blood vessels?
Which adverse drug reaction could potentially lead to tissue death if blood flow is severely compromised?
Which adverse drug reaction could potentially lead to tissue death if blood flow is severely compromised?
What role do myoepithelial cells play in the process of lactation?
What role do myoepithelial cells play in the process of lactation?
What hormone is responsible for contracting myoepithelial cells during lactation?
What hormone is responsible for contracting myoepithelial cells during lactation?
Which of the following best describes the effect of oxytocin on myoepithelial cells?
Which of the following best describes the effect of oxytocin on myoepithelial cells?
How do myoepithelial cells contribute to the breastfeeding process?
How do myoepithelial cells contribute to the breastfeeding process?
During nursing, what physiological mechanism is triggered by oxytocin regarding myoepithelial cells?
During nursing, what physiological mechanism is triggered by oxytocin regarding myoepithelial cells?
What is the primary effect of oxytocin when it interacts with the membrane receptors of uterine muscle cells?
What is the primary effect of oxytocin when it interacts with the membrane receptors of uterine muscle cells?
Which of the following statements about oxytocin is true?
Which of the following statements about oxytocin is true?
How is oxytocin primarily administered to achieve its effects?
How is oxytocin primarily administered to achieve its effects?
What happens to oxytocin if taken orally?
What happens to oxytocin if taken orally?
What is a key result of increased cytoplasmic calcium in uterine muscle cells?
What is a key result of increased cytoplasmic calcium in uterine muscle cells?
What type of contractions does oxytocin produce during labor?
What type of contractions does oxytocin produce during labor?
In which situation is ergometrine exclusively used?
In which situation is ergometrine exclusively used?
Which statement accurately describes the use of oxytocin?
Which statement accurately describes the use of oxytocin?
How do the contractions produced by ergometrine differ from those produced by oxytocin?
How do the contractions produced by ergometrine differ from those produced by oxytocin?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of oxytocin?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of oxytocin?
Which prostaglandin is used as a vaginal suppository?
Which prostaglandin is used as a vaginal suppository?
What is the primary use of Prostaglandins in the context provided?
What is the primary use of Prostaglandins in the context provided?
Which of the following is a contraindication of using Prostaglandins?
Which of the following is a contraindication of using Prostaglandins?
Which drug is a selective beta-2 receptor agonist used specifically as a uterine relaxant?
Which drug is a selective beta-2 receptor agonist used specifically as a uterine relaxant?
What is a known side effect of Misoprostol?
What is a known side effect of Misoprostol?
Calcium channel blockers like Nifedipine are primarily used to:
Calcium channel blockers like Nifedipine are primarily used to:
What mechanism of action do β-adrenoceptor agonists utilize to relax the uterus?
What mechanism of action do β-adrenoceptor agonists utilize to relax the uterus?
Which of the following is NOT a contraindication for Prostaglandins?
Which of the following is NOT a contraindication for Prostaglandins?
What effect do Tocolytic drugs have on pregnancy?
What effect do Tocolytic drugs have on pregnancy?
Which side effect is associated specifically with PGF2α?
Which side effect is associated specifically with PGF2α?
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