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OB Medication Guidelines and Safety by Vin Lorenzo Campbell is a document available to read on EtoBox.
This document provides information on several important medications used in obstetrics: 1) Betamethasone is a steroid given to stimulate fetal lung maturity in preterm births. It can cause hypertension, hyperglycemia, and decreased fetal movements. 2) Magnesium sulfate is used to prevent and treat seizures and preterm labor. It has many potential side effects including respiratory and cardiovascular issues. 3) Calcium gluconate should be available to reverse magnesium toxicity and prevent respiratory a
- Author
- Vin Lorenzo Campbell
- Language
- EN