Preterm Labor

Question 1

In addition to lung maturation, betamethasone has what other benefit?

Answer 1

Dec intracranial hemorrhage.

Question 2

What are the signs of toxicity of Magnesium?

Answer 2

Depressed deep tendon reflexes (contra indicated in myasthenia)
Drowsiness
Cardiac arrest
Respiratory depression

Question 3

What are the signs of toxicity of Terbutaline/Ritodrine?

Answer 3

Sympathetic symptoms (anxiety, tachycardia etc.)
Hyperglycemia (contraindicated in DM)

Terbutaline is NOT used to stop preterm labor.

Question 4

What are the signs of toxicity of oxytocin?

Answer 4

Hyponatremia
Increased heart rate
Decreased blood pressure
Fluid Loss

Oxytocin is similar to ADH structurally.

Question 5

OB Meds and uses:

Answer 5

https://www.medbullets.com/step2-3-drugs/21612/obstetric-medications