A 28-year-old woman develops postpartum hemorrhage secondary to uterine atony following vaginal delivery. Vital signs show BP 98/62, HR 118, RR 20, temperature 37.2°C. Hemoglobin is 7.8 g/dL. She receives an intravenous medication that produces sustained uterine contractions. She denies chest pain or dyspnea. The drug administered is commonly used both to induce labor and manage postpartum hemorrhage through direct myometrial stimulation. Which agent was most likely given?
- A)Leuprolide
- B)OxytocinGABARITO
- C)Cabergoline
- D)Desmopressin
- E)Tolvaptan
Explicação
Oxytocin stimulates uterine smooth muscle contraction and is first line therapy for labor induction and postpartum uterine atony. Its uterotonic action directly addresses the cause of bleeding in this patient. Ver explicação completa e trilha adaptativa →