Antepartum& Hypertension Medications

STUDENT NAME: ANTEPARTUM & HYPERTENSIVE MEDICATIONS Generic Name Brand Name Folic Acid Iron sulfate Prenatal Vitamins Hydralazine Labetalol Methotrexate Type of Drug/Drug Class Nutrient Supplement Ferrous Sulfate Apresoline Supplement Supplement Anti Hypertensive Beta Blocker Antimetabolite & Folic Acid antagonist Reason for Use Route Side Effects Nursing Implications Write a case study/scenario where/when/how this medication would be used (minimum 1 paragraph – may use a separate piece of paper) Vitamin B9, prevents NTD prepregnancy and during pregnancy; given postpartum; may also prevent pp depression; helps produce and maintain new cells Iron Supplement; used for anemia Nutrient supplement during pregnancy and continue postpartum High Blood Pressure Anti Hypertensive Destroys rapidly dividing cells; used 1 for ectopic pregnancy 2