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18A-104 Patient with PPH, have given 10mg IV oxytocin, regarding next step in management (random unrelated options)

A. PGF2 alpha can cause bronchospasm
B. ?
C. ?
D. ?
E. ?

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Final Answer:

The information provided in option A about PGF2 alpha causing bronchospasm is unrelated to the next step in managing a patient with postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) after administering 10mg IV oxytocin. The remaining options (B, C, D, E) do not offer relevant guidance or information regarding the subsequent management steps for PPH after oxytocin administration.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the scenario of postpartum hemorrhage (PPH), administering 10mg IV oxytocin is a common first-line intervention to stimulate uterine contractions and control bleeding. However, the options provided (A, B, C, D, E) lack pertinent information regarding the subsequent steps in managing PPH after oxytocin administration.

Option A mentions PGF2 alpha causing bronchospasm, which is an unrelated piece of information concerning the management of PPH. PGF2 alpha (prostaglandin F2 alpha) is indeed a medication used in obstetrics for managing postpartum hemorrhage due to its uterotonic effects, but its potential side effect of bronchospasm is not directly relevant to the immediate management steps following oxytocin administration in a patient with PPH.

As the remaining options (B, C, D, E) are indicated as unrelated or blank, they do not offer any guidance or relevant information concerning the subsequent steps in managing PPH after IV oxytocin administration. In a clinical scenario involving postpartum hemorrhage, the next steps in management after oxytocin administration typically involve additional uterotonics, such as ergometrine or prostaglandins, uterine massage, blood transfusion if necessary, and, in severe cases, surgical interventions like uterine artery embolization or hysterectomy. However, these specific steps are not addressed or provided in the given options, making it necessary to seek further clinical guidance or information for appropriate management in such a situation.

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