RN Exam Practice
Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 2028 of 2368

A client with postpartum hemorrhage has a blood pressure of 168/102 mm Hg and a history of preeclampsia. The provider orders methylergonovine. What should the nurse do?

  1. Give the drug intravenously over one minute
  2. Give the drug and ask the client to breastfeed
  3. Give the drug orally with food
  4. Hold the drug and clarify the order with the provider
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Correct answer: Hold the drug and clarify the order with the provider

Methylergonovine should not be given to clients with hypertension or preeclampsia, and it should not be given IV.

Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Postpartum Care: MEDICATIONS USED TO TREAT PPH. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026