Medication for the Community Midwife

After taking this course, you will be able to:

1. Describe the Anatomy and Physiology of uterus as it relates to birth and the post partum period
2. Explain the chemical physiological process of the uterus as it relates to birth and the postpartum period
3. Describe when to use, how to assess the impact of, and demonstrate the ability to understand how these drugs work and why
4. Assess the impact of and need for Pitocin
5. Assess the impact of and need for Misoprostal/cytotec
6. Assess the impact of and need for Methergine
7. Assess the impact of and need for TXA
8. Assess the impact of and need for Vitamin k
9. Assess the impact of and need for Rhogam

4.0 MEAC Continuing Education Units are available