WASHINGTON STATE MIDWIFERY EXAM STUDY
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED
A
Which of the following is the correct route of administration for
oxytocin (Pitocin) during labor induction? Correct Ans- Intravenous
What is the standard loading dose of magnesium sulfate for preventing
seizures in pre-eclampsia? Correct Ans- 4-6 grams IV
Misoprostol (Cytotec) is commonly administered via which route for
cervical ripening? Correct Ans- Vaginally
The contraindication for methylergonovine (Methergine) administration
is: Correct Ans- Hypertension
Which drug is used to prevent Rh sensitization in Rh-negative mothers
during pregnancy? Correct Ans- Rho(D) immune globulin
What is the onset of action for oxytocin (Pitocin) when administered
intravenously for labor induction? Correct Ans- 1-2 minutes
Which medication is commonly used to treat uterine atony and
postpartum hemorrhage? Correct Ans- Oxytocin (Pitocin)
What is the typical dose of methylergonovine (Methergine) for
postpartum hemorrhage? Correct Ans- 0.2 mg IM
, Misoprostol is contraindicated in which of the following situations?
Correct Ans- Previous cesarean section
What is the correct dosage of Rho(D) immune globulin (RhoGAM)
given to an Rh-negative mother after the birth of an Rh-positive baby?
Correct Ans- 300 mcg IM
The correct needle gauge for administering vitamin K to a newborn is:
Correct Ans- 25 gauge
Which of the following is a contraindication for terbutaline use? Correct
Ans- Cardiac arrhythmias
The recommended dose of vitamin K for newborns is: Correct Ans- 1
mg IM
The correct route of administration for prophylactic erythromycin
ophthalmic ointment for newborns is Correct Ans- Topical
The onset of action for methylergonovine (Methergine) when given
intramuscularly is: Correct Ans- 2-5 minutes
Which medication is given to prevent seizures in patients with pre-
eclampsia? Correct Ans- Magnesium sulfate
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED
A
Which of the following is the correct route of administration for
oxytocin (Pitocin) during labor induction? Correct Ans- Intravenous
What is the standard loading dose of magnesium sulfate for preventing
seizures in pre-eclampsia? Correct Ans- 4-6 grams IV
Misoprostol (Cytotec) is commonly administered via which route for
cervical ripening? Correct Ans- Vaginally
The contraindication for methylergonovine (Methergine) administration
is: Correct Ans- Hypertension
Which drug is used to prevent Rh sensitization in Rh-negative mothers
during pregnancy? Correct Ans- Rho(D) immune globulin
What is the onset of action for oxytocin (Pitocin) when administered
intravenously for labor induction? Correct Ans- 1-2 minutes
Which medication is commonly used to treat uterine atony and
postpartum hemorrhage? Correct Ans- Oxytocin (Pitocin)
What is the typical dose of methylergonovine (Methergine) for
postpartum hemorrhage? Correct Ans- 0.2 mg IM
, Misoprostol is contraindicated in which of the following situations?
Correct Ans- Previous cesarean section
What is the correct dosage of Rho(D) immune globulin (RhoGAM)
given to an Rh-negative mother after the birth of an Rh-positive baby?
Correct Ans- 300 mcg IM
The correct needle gauge for administering vitamin K to a newborn is:
Correct Ans- 25 gauge
Which of the following is a contraindication for terbutaline use? Correct
Ans- Cardiac arrhythmias
The recommended dose of vitamin K for newborns is: Correct Ans- 1
mg IM
The correct route of administration for prophylactic erythromycin
ophthalmic ointment for newborns is Correct Ans- Topical
The onset of action for methylergonovine (Methergine) when given
intramuscularly is: Correct Ans- 2-5 minutes
Which medication is given to prevent seizures in patients with pre-
eclampsia? Correct Ans- Magnesium sulfate
