Medications: 3 DONE Flashcards
1
Q
Magnesium sulfate
Given prior to? reduces?
recommended for?
Dose?
antidote?
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A
Given prior to delivery
Reduces the risk of intraventricular hemorrhage leading to cerebral palsy
Recommended for gestational ages < 33 weeks
Loading dose followed by maintenance infusion for 24 hrs
antidote: calcium gluconate
2
Q
Antenatal Steroids
Typically?
How many doses?
Stimulates?
Indicated for?
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A
Typically betamethasone,
2 IM doses 24 hour apart
Stimulates fetal surfactant production
Indicated for preterm labor between 24-36 weeks
3
Q
Pitocin
What is it used for?
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A
Given to induce labor, speed up labor, or help deliver the placenta
