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What is the recommended dose of steroids for attaining fetal lung maturity?

A
Inj Betamethasone 12 mg for 2 doses 12 hours apart
B
Inj Betamethasone 12 mg for 2 doses 24 hours apart
C
Inj Dexamethasone 6 mg for 4 doses 24 hours apart
D
Inj Dexamethasone 12 mg for 2 doses 12 hours apart
High-Yield Explanation
b. Inj Betamethasone 12mg for 2 doses 24 hours apart(Ref: Nelson's 20/e p 852)Inj Betamethasone 12mg IM 2 doses, 24 hrs apart or Inj Dexamethasone 6mg IM every 12 hrs for 4 doses can be used

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