For which reason will betamethasone IM be administered to the mother in premature labor?
a. To stop uterine contractions
b. To prevent precipitous labor
c. To stimulate lung maturity in the fetus
d. To stimulate prolactin to enhance breastfeeding
ANS: C
Glucocorticoids may be administered IM to accelerate fetal lung maturation to minimize respiratory distress syndrome. Tocolytic drugs are given to stop uterine contractions. Prolactin production and release are triggered by pituitary hormone, estrogen, and progesterone.
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