Full 2L QBank
Gynaecology & Obstetrics Abnormal labor 51e3dd81

In a lady of 32 weeks pregnancy injection dexamethasone is to given to prevent:

A
Respiratory distress syndrome
B
Neonatal convulsions
C
Neonatal jaundice
D
Cerebral palsy
High-Yield Explanation
Injection dexamethasone is given to accelerate lung maturity in all pregnancies at risk of preterm labour between 28 and 35 weeks. Thus it gives relief from respiratory distress syndrome. (Sheila TB of obstetrics 2nd edtn pg 572)

Related Gynaecology & Obstetrics MCQs

Practice 2,00,000+ NEET PG Questions Free

Timed mock tests, mistake queue analytics, audio lectures & zero attempt limits on i❤️Exams.

Start Free Mock Test Now