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Pain Management and other Drugs

Teacher: Professor Hunt
Across
Anesthesia that produces unconsiousness; used only for emergencies.
This anesthesia block results in local anesthesia to the perineum, vulva, and rectal areas during delivery, episiotomy, and episiotomy repair.
Vaginal insert for cervical ripening.
Adverse effect of using breathing techniques that can manifest with light-headedness and tingling of the fingers.
The drug that should be readily available to counteract respiratory depression in the newborn following IM/IV administration of maternal opioid analgesics.
One sensory stimulation strategy to promote relaxation and pain relief.
Light, gentle circular stroking of the client's abdomen with the fingertips in rhythm with breathing during contractions.
An IV opioid analgesic given during labor for pain control.
Increases maternal endoprhin levels (whirlpool or shower).
Down
Provides anesthesia to the uterus and perineum; relieving the discomfort of uterine contractions, fetal descent, and pressure and stretching of the perineum.
Drug administered IM or PO to control bleeding postpartum; do not give with high blood pressure.
IV administration stimulates uterine contractions and controls postpartum bleeding.
Nursing actions with these pain control methods during labor include administering a bolus of IV fluids to help offset maternal hypotension. (_______ and _______)
Consistent pressure applied by the support person using the heel of the hand or fist against the client's sacral area to counteract pain in the lower back.
Blocks sensation from the level of the nipples to the feet; commonly used for cesarean births.
A common adverse effect of epidural anesthesia that could result in fetal distress.
Inserted in vagina to stimulate contractions and for cervical ripening; inserted in rectum for postpartum bleeding.
IM injection to control heavy bleeding postpartum; use cautiously with asthma.