Dose of dexamethasone given to mother in anticipated preterm delivery:
Correct Answer: 6 mg 12 hourly 4 doses
Description: Ans: D. 6 mg 12 hourly 4 doses(Ref Dutta 8/e p367, 7/e p316: Nelson 20/e p 852)Dose of dexamethasone given to anticipated preterm delivery mother - 6 mg 12 hourly 4 doses.Antenatal coicosteroids:Single course recommended for 24-34 weeks gestation with preterm delivery risk.Drugs & dosage:Dexamethasone (6 mg, 12 hourly, 4 doses).Betamethasone (12 mg, 2 doses, 24 hours apa).
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