Which drug may be given during preterm labor to accelerate fetal ...

[RYAN BANYAN]

Which drug may be given during preterm labor to accelerate fetal lung maturity?
 
  a. Ergotrate
  b. Pitocin
  c. Betamethasone
  d. Magnesium sulfate

Question 2

The most important reason for administering intravenous fluids to a woman in preterm labor is:
 
  a. It reduces the risk of nausea and vomiting.
  b. It will restore the patient's hematocrit to normal.
  c. The inactive patient often drinks too little water.
  d. Dehydration stimulates secretion of oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone (ADH).

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Corticosteroids such as betamethasone and dexamethasone may be given to the mother in preterm labor to promote lung maturity in a fetus of less than 34 weeks' gestation.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
When the patient is dehydrated, the pituitary secretes ADH to retain fluid in the kidneys and secretes oxytocin, which stimulates uterine contractions. The goal in managing preterm patients is to suppress contractions and delay delivery.

[RYAN BANYAN]

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