8 Questions
What is the recommended drug of choice to prevent preterm labor from progressing?
Magnesium sulfate
When should RhoGAM be administered for a woman affected by Rh incompatibility?
Within 72 hours after delivery
What is the classification of heart disease where shortness of breath and easy fatigue occur when doing ordinary activities?
Class III
In the management of cardiac disease during pregnancy, what is recommended for Class IV (severely compromised) patients?
Complete bed rest
What is a common symptom of cardiac disease during pregnancy?
Pedal edema
Which drug is commonly used as a tocolytic agent to prevent preterm labor?
Terbutaline
What should be arranged for a pregnant woman with Rh incompatibility at 28 weeks' gestation?
Rho(D) immune globulin
What is the effect of pregnancy on the circulatory system of every woman?
Taxing the circulatory system
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