Question

A 28-year-old woman gives birth vaginally at term. Immediately after delivery of the placenta she has heavy vaginal bleeding. The uterus is palpably atonic. What is the most appropriate first-line pharmacological intervention?

Accepted Answer

Intramuscular oxytocin

Answer

High-dose intravenous tranexamic acid alone

Answer

Intravenous broad-spectrum antibiotics

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Intravenous magnesium sulfate

Answer

Oral misoprostol only

Practice question

A 28-year-old woman gives birth vaginally at term. Immediately after delivery of the placenta she has heavy vaginal bleeding. The uterus is palpably atonic. What is the most appropriate first-line pharmacological intervention?