Practice Question
A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who is experiencing an unruptured ectopic pregnancy that is at 8 weeks of gestation. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect the provider to prescribe?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Methotrexate
Rationale:
🟢 Methotrexate is a folic acid antagonist used for early, unruptured ectopic pregnancies.
🟢 It stops growth of the embryo and allows for absorption by the body.
🟢 Avoids need for surgery when criteria are met.
🟢 Monitoring for resolution (declining hCG) is required.
🟢 Terbutaline, magnesium sulfate, and calcium gluconate are not indicated for ectopic management.
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Question Details
- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN ATI Exams
- Domain: Maternal & Newborn Care
- Answer Choices: 4