A woman is at 42 weeks of gestation. Which of the following medications will be administered to promote cervical ripening?
A) Calcium gluconate
B) Magnesium sulfate
C) Terbutaline (Brethine)
D) Dinoprostone (Cervidil)
D
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Cervidil is administered to ripen the cervix in a woman who is at 42 weeks of gestation. Calcium gluconate, magnesium sulfate, and terbutaline are not administered to ripen the cervix.
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