Endocrine Pharmacology USMLE Step 1 Practice Question
A 28-year-old woman develops severe postpartum hemorrhage secondary to uterine atony 30 minutes after vaginal delivery. Vital signs show BP 95/58, HR 118, RR 20, and hemoglobin 7.2 g/dL. She denies allergies and takes no chronic medications. An intravenous agent is administered that potently stimulates sustained uterine contractions and is also used for labor induction. The medication acts on smooth muscle oxytocin receptors. Which drug was most likely given?
Answer choices
- ADesmopressin
- BTolvaptan
- CLeuprolide
- DCabergoline
- EOxytocinCorrect answer
- FCarboprost (15-methyl PGF2α)
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