Oxytocin is frequently used in the prehospital setting to:
A) control seizures from eclampsia of pregnancy.
B) stop preterm labor contractions.
C) help control postpartum hemorrhage.
D) facilitate labor and induce delivery.

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Oxytocin is a hormone that stimulates uterine contractions and is often used to help control postpartum hemorrhage in the prehospital setting. It is not typically used for controlling seizures, stopping preterm labor contractions, or inducing delivery.

Oxytocin Is Frequently Used in the Prehospital Setting To