Management of preterm labor

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Preterm Labor Management Quiz

Test your knowledge on the management of preterm labor with this comprehensive quiz designed for healthcare professionals and students alike. Gain deeper insights into clinical practices, contraindications, and treatment methodologies related to preterm labor.

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Less than 10% of women with clinical diagnosis of preterm labor give birth with 7 days of presentation

True

False

Fetal fibronectin testing and cervical length measurement (alone or in combination) has been shown in RCTs to improve clinical ability to diagnose preterm labor and predict preterm birth in symptomatic women

True

False

Women with preterm contractions without cervical change (<2cm) generally should not be treated with tocolytics.

True

False

Which of the following is a contraindication for tocolytics?

Match the following tocolytics with their corresponding side effect: beta adrenergic receptor agonists (i.e. terbutaline)

Which statement is true about steroid use for fetal lung maturation?

Accelerated doing is appropriate if delivery is imminent.

An appropriate formulation is four 6mg doses of dexamethasone every 12h im.

Prednisone is an acceptable steroid alternative to betamethasone.

A single course of antenatal steroids can be given if <34weeks with risk of preterm delivery within 7 days if prior course was administered >14days ago.

The use of tocolytics to inhibir preterm labor in multiple gestations is associated with greater risk of maternal pulmonary edema.

True

False

Management of preterm labor

Preterm Labor Management Quiz

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