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Why are PGs used in toxaemia of pregnancy instead of oxytocin?
Why are PGs used in toxaemia of pregnancy instead of oxytocin?
- PGs are less potent than oxytocin
- PGs are more potent than oxytocin
- PGs do not cause fluid retention (correct)
- PGs cause fluid retention
What is a reason why oxytocin is not preferred in renal failure patients?
What is a reason why oxytocin is not preferred in renal failure patients?
- It causes fluid retention (correct)
- It has a short duration of action
- It has a high cost
- It has a low potency
What is the advantage of using PGs over oxytocin in induction of labor?
What is the advantage of using PGs over oxytocin in induction of labor?
- PGs are less potent
- PGs do not cause fluid retention (correct)
- PGs are more potent
- PGs have a shorter duration of action
In which situation would oxytocin be preferred over PGs?
In which situation would oxytocin be preferred over PGs?
What is a potential disadvantage of using oxytocin?
What is a potential disadvantage of using oxytocin?
Why would oxytocin not be used in patients with pre-eclampsia?
Why would oxytocin not be used in patients with pre-eclampsia?
What is the main mechanism of oxytocin in inducing labour?
What is the main mechanism of oxytocin in inducing labour?
Why is oxytocin preferred over ergometrine or prostaglandins for induction of labour?
Why is oxytocin preferred over ergometrine or prostaglandins for induction of labour?
What is the purpose of using oxytocin in postpartum haemorrhage?
What is the purpose of using oxytocin in postpartum haemorrhage?
In which of the following conditions is oxytocin used?
In which of the following conditions is oxytocin used?
What is the effect of oxytocin on the lower segment of the uterus?
What is the effect of oxytocin on the lower segment of the uterus?
What is the advantage of oxytocin over ergometrine and prostaglandins?
What is the advantage of oxytocin over ergometrine and prostaglandins?
What is the effect of estrogens on the uterus in relation to oxytocin?
What is the effect of estrogens on the uterus in relation to oxytocin?
What is the effect of oxytocin on the lower segment of the uterus at term?
What is the effect of oxytocin on the lower segment of the uterus at term?
During which period does the sensitivity of the uterus to oxytocin increase sharply?
During which period does the sensitivity of the uterus to oxytocin increase sharply?
What is the effect of low doses of oxytocin on uterine contractions?
What is the effect of low doses of oxytocin on uterine contractions?
What is the primary action of oxytocin on the uterus?
What is the primary action of oxytocin on the uterus?
Which part of the uterus is contracted by oxytocin at term?
Which part of the uterus is contracted by oxytocin at term?
