A 29-year-old with severe postpartum hemorrhage after vaginal delivery shows hypotension and tachycardia. First-line uterotonic after oxytocin?...

Question

A 29-year-old with severe postpartum hemorrhage after vaginal delivery shows hypotension and tachycardia. First-line uterotonic after oxytocin?

Accepted Answer

Tranexamic acid within 3 hours as adjunct

Answer

Carboprost in asthma

Answer

Methylergonovine in hypertension

Answer

Misoprostol contraindicated

Answer

No further therapy; observe

us-usmle-step-2 MCQ (SBA): Postpartum Hemorrhage