Dose of dexamethasone given to mother in anticipated preterm delivery:
(A) 12 mg 12 hourly 2 doses (B) 12 mg 24 hourly 4 doses (C) 6 mg 24 hourly 2 doses (D) 6 mg 12 hourly 4 doses
(D) 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).