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A woman at 24 weeks gestation is administered with a ritodrine (Yutopar) to stop premature labor. Which of the following is an adverse reaction of this medication?
  1. Hypotension
  2. Uterine rupture
  3. Pulmonary edema
  4. Water intoxication
Explanation
Answer - C - Pulmonary edema, tachycardia, and other cardiovascular symptoms are the adverse effects of ritodrine. Hypotension, uterine rupture, and water intoxication are the adverse effects of oxytocin.
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