human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) {Ans: Heterosexual transmission now most common means of transmission with women. Transmission through body fluids. Can progress to AIDS if regimen is not kept up with. Severe depression of cellular immune system}Symptoms of HIV {Ans: flu like symptoms, fever, headache, night sweats, malaise, generalized lymphadenopathy, myalgias, nausea, diarrhea, weight loss, sore throat, and rash}Birth Control {Ans: IUD's can be with or without hormones Normal contracteption-->Inhibits ovulation Barrier--> condoms, diaphragms--> blocks it from happening}Magnesium Sulfate {Ans: Reduces striated muscle contractions due to the depressed effect on the CNS. Control of convulsions in preeclampsia or eclampsia. Give for preeclampsia to prevent seizures. Lowers BP. Do not give 2 hours preceding delivery because of risk of mag toxicity in the neonate. Weakness, dizziness, decreased RR Antidote--> Calcium gluconate}STI prevention and Control {Ans: Treatment for A is antibiotics, symptoms is like food poisoning Hep C affects the liver, treated with antiviral meds Hep C often clears up on its own}Pitocin {Ans: Will speed up contractions. Can cause an abruption, start at a small dose, and gradually increase the dosage. Uterine rupture, higher C-sections rate, postpartum hemorrhage. Teutonic contraction--> contraction starts and lasts too long-->