Question

A 33-year-old postpartum woman delivered vaginally 12 hours ago and is experiencing heavy bleeding due to uterine atony. Her blood pressure is 160/105 mmHg. Which uterotonic agent is contraindicated?

Accepted Answer

Methylergonovine 0.2 mg IM

Answer

Oxytocin IV infusion

Answer

Misoprostol 800 µg PR

Answer

Tranexamic acid 1 g IV

Answer

Carboprost 250 µg IM

Practice question

A 33-year-old postpartum woman delivered vaginally 12 hours ago and is experiencing heavy bleeding due to uterine atony. Her blood pressure is 160/105 mmHg. Which uterotonic agent is contraindicated?