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Preterm Labor

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_____ Sulfate administerd prior to preterm birth has been show to decrease the rate of cerebral palsy in infants born preterm
The purpose in treating preterm labor is to _____ delivery if possible until fetal maturity is attained
More than 50% of patients with preterm contractions have spontaneous ____ of abnormal uterine activity
Therapy including tocolytic drugs, bed rest, hydration, and sedation in asymptomatic women at high risk for preterm labor have not been shown to be effective
Because ____ infections can predispose a patient to uterine contractions, a urinalysis and urine culture should be obtained
Prevents calcium entry into muscle cells
_____ ultrasound examination of the cervix is a reliable and reproducible method to assess cervical length
Clinical or subclinical infection of the amniotic cavity is thought to be associated with preterm labor
Prophylaxis against perinatal infection with group B _____ is women with preterm labor has decreased infant morbidity and mortality rates in the United States
Is not appropriate in the setting of uterine infection
High suspicion of _____ infection should prompt delivery regardless of the gestational age
External electronic fetal monitor; may help to quantify the frequency and duration of contractions
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Preterm births may be classified into two general presentations: _____ and indicated
___ therapy to stop contractions in a women in preterm labor and prolong pregnancy for up to 48 hours in order to allow time to administer corticosteroids
As cervical length ____ in midpregnancy, the risk of preterm birth has been show to increase in a continuous fashion
Placement of a ____ in high risk women with a shortened cervix may be benefical
B adrenergic ____ agonists- increases cAMP concentration in cells, which decreases free calcium
Decreases PG production by blocking conversion of free arachidonic acid to PG
The use of _____ administered to a mother at immediate risk for preterm birth has resulted in decreased incidence of respiratory distress syndrome, intraventricular hemorrhage, and associated infant morbidity and mortality
The use of weekly intramuscular injections of ____ starting at 16 to 20 weeks of gestation and continuing until 36 weeks of gestation appears to reduce spontaneous preterm birth
Cervical _____ - early asymptomatic dilation and effacement of the cervix may be associated with an increased likelihood of preterm labor and delivery
Delivery that occurs prior to completion of 37 completed weeks of gestation