Complications Of Labor & Delivery

Question 1

What is the greatest risk factor for preterm labor ?

Answer 1

Previous Preterm Delivery

Question 2

What are the indications for emergent delivery in preterm labor?

Answer 2

1. Chorioamnionitis
2. Non-reassuring fetal testing
3. Significant placental abruption

Question 3

This tocolytic decreases uterine tone and contractions by acting as a calcium antagonist and membrane stabilizer ?

Answer 3

Magnesium Sulfate

Question 4

What is the most significant risk in patients that have premature rupture of membranes?

Answer 4

Development of chorioamnionitis

Question 5

What is tested in Amnisure rapid test?

Answer 5

Alpha microglobulin 1

Question 6

This complication must be suspected in all cases of compound presentation?

Answer 6

Umbilical cord prolapse

Question 7

History of threatened abortion increases risk of what complications of labor and delivery?

Answer 7

1. Preterm labor
2. Preterm premature rupture of membranes

Question 8

What is the most common obstetrical complication of macrosomic fetus?

Answer 8

Shoulder dystocia

Question 9

Which antihypertensive drug is used to control premature labor?

Answer 9

Nifedipine

Question 10

Which antibiotic can be given to prevent chorioamnioniitis in women with premature rupture of membrane who are allergic to penicillin?

Answer 10

Erythromycin