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Inpatient Obstetrics Exam- RNC (medication review)
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Inpatient Obstetrics Exam- RNC (medicationreview)
Gestational age criteria for PRETERM LABOR candidates receiving antenatal steroids? -
ANSWER All fetuses between 24.0 and 34.6 weeks gestation at preterm risk within 7 days.
OR
Fetuses greater than 34 weeks w/ an immature lung profile
OR
If the mother is eligible for tocolytics
Gestational age criteria for preterm PROM candidates receiving antenatal steroids? -
ANSWER Less than 32.0 weeks gestation; in the absence of chorioamnionitis (Tx at 32-33
weeks may also be beneficial)
Antenatal corticosteroids are most effective when given within what time frame? -
ANSWER 24 hours and up to 7 days after administration of the second dose.
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significant reduction in infant mortality is still associated when <24hrs has passed so
steroids should always be given, if possible.
When can a rescue course of antenatal steroids be given? - ANSWER If more than 2
weeks has passed since last dose; fetus is <32.6; and likely to deliver w/in 7 days
Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists advises that antenatal steroids should
be given to ______. - ANSWER All women for whom an elective c/s is planned prior to
38.6 weeks gestation.
Betamethose (Celestone) indications and dosage? - ANSWER Indicated for reduction of
neonatal mortality, RDS, and IVH (intraventricular hemorrhage) in women at risk for
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