Practical Pharmacology was designed to match the way the mind of midwives and nurses best learn and remember information...case studies!
This course covers the proper use of:
This course covers the proper use of:
- Anti-hemorrhagics (including TXA)
- Rh immune globulin
- Sterile water papules
- Antibiotics for GBS prophylaxis
- Epinephrine for anaphylaxis
- Medical oxygen
- Anesthetics for perineal repair
- Erythromycin
- Vitamin K
Note: This course is for CPMs and APRNs. Course completion does not authorize the learner to use skills outside their scope. Please refer to your state guidelines for determining scope of care.
HiveCE is an approved provider of continuing education by the California Board of Nursing, and this course is provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 17686, for 5 contact hours, through November 30th, 2025. (This is widely accepted nationwide as continuing education for nurses and midwives. This course is accepted by NARM as Category 1 CE for CPM renewal.)
Approved by MEAC for 5 hours of continuing education under approval number M2223-42-02211DE through 2/28/2025, and M2425-35-03012DE through 2/28/2027.
Approved for the NARM Midwifery Bridge Certificate, Category 3.
YES! This course may be used to meet the specific educational requirements for initial midwifery licensure in Idaho.
YES! This course meets the criteria for LD&D Renewal for CPMs licensed in Oregon.
YES! This course meets the Pharmacology Course Requirement for CPMs licensed in New Mexico.
YES! This course meets the APRN Pharmacology CE Requirement in Kentucky.
Are you a CPM or ARPN with a state requirement for Pharmacology CE that is not listed above? It is likely this course will meet those requirements. Please email [email protected] so we can find out together.
Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
1. For each the drugs listed below, explain:
Generic and brand name
Dosage
Mechanism of action
Onset of action; peak effect
Indications
Therapeutic effect
Side effects and adverse reactions
Contraindications
Incompatibilities and drug interactions
Packaging
Storage, transport, security
Drugs:
Oxytocin
Misoprostol
Methylergonovine
Tranexamic acid (TXA)
Erythromycin ophthalmic ointment
Penicillin G
Cefazolin
Clindamycin
Vancomycin
Epinephrin 1:1000
Medical 100% oxygen
Lidocaine hydrochloride
Sterile water for injection
Phytonadione
Rh immune globulin (anti-D)
2. Explain how to calculate maximum safe dose of lidocaine hydrochloride as local anesthetic
3. List the order in which to administer medications to prevent postpartum hemorrhage
4. List the order in which to administer medications to treat postpartum hemorrhage
5. Define oxygen poisoning, and list eight indications
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Holly Scholles
Instructor Bio:
Course curriculum
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01
Pharmocological Prevention of Postpartum Hemorrhage
Show details- How To Use HiveCE
- 1.1 Pitocin for PPH Prevention
- 1.2 Carbetocin for PPH Prevention
- 1.3 Misoprostil for PPH Prevention
- 1.4 Methergine for PPH Prevention
- 1.5 Syntometrine for PPH Prevention
- PPH Prevention Post-Test
- Case Study: Nebila Part 1
- Learning Exercise: What should Nebila's midwife do next?
- Articles and Resources
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02
Pharmocological Treatment for Postpartum Hemorrhage
Show details- 2.1. Uterotonics for PPH Treatment
- 2.2 TXA and Hemabate for PPH Treatment
- 2.3 Case Study: Nebila Part 2 & PPH Conclusion
- PPH Treatment Post-Test
- PDF: FIGO recommendations on the management of postpartum hemorrhage 2022
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03
Rh Immune Globulin
Show details- 3.1 Case Study: Esther
- PDF: RhoGAM Prescribing Information
- Rh Immune Globulin Post-Test
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04
Antibiotics for GBS Prophylaxis
Show details- 4.1 Case Study: Shonitia Part 1
- GBS Prophylaxis Guidelines/Opinion Statements
- GBS Prophylaxis Post-test
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05
Epinephrine for Anaphylaxis
Show details- 5.1 Recent Changes to Epinephrine Protocols
- 5.2 Shonitia Part 2 Treating Anaphylaxis
- Epinephrine for Anaphylaxis Post-test
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06
Medical Oxygen
Show details- 6.1 All About Oxygen
- Resources
- Medical Oxygen Post-test
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07
Sterile Water Papules
Show details- Case study: Monique
- Resources
- Sterile Water Papules Post-test
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08
Anesthetic for Perineal Repair
Show details- All About Anesthetics
- Case Study: Juana
- Printable PDF: Lidocaine Reference Card
- Anesthetic for Perineal Repair Post-test
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09
Erthyromycin
Show details- Baby Mahto
- Erythromycin Post-test
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10
Vitamin K
Show details- 10.1 Case Study: Deborah and Marco's Fourth Baby
- Resources
- Vitamin K Post-test
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Course Evaluation (required for CE Certificate)
Show details- Evaluation Questions
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