Inpatient Obstetrics Exam -RNC (Medication Review) Questions And Answers 2023/2024 A+.

Inpatient Obstetrics Exam -RNC (Medication Review) Questions And Answers 2023/2024 A+.Gestational age criteria for PRETERM LABOR candidates receiving antenatal steroids? 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? 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? 24 hours and up to 7 days after administration of the second dose. ---- 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? 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 ______. All women for whom an elective c/s is planned prior to 38.6 weeks gestation. Betamethose (Celestone) indications and dosage? Indicated for reduction of neonatal mortality, RDS, and IVH (intraventricular hemorrhage) in women at risk for preterm deliver less than 34 weeks gestation. --- Dosage: 12mg IM q24h x2 doses.