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NABP Exam NAPLEX Topic 7 Question 75 Discussion

Actual exam question for NABP's NAPLEX exam

Question #: 75
Topic #: 7

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Which of these drugs is used to promote fetal lung maturation?

ADexamethasone

BNifedipine

CMisoprostol

DMethotrexate

EPrednisolone

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Suggested Answer: A

Dexamethasone is used to promote fetal lung maturation. This may be necessary in cases of women who need to deliver prematurely. A tocolytic drug, such as nifedipine, may be used to suppress labor whilst dexamethasone works to accelerate fetal lung development.

by Ernest at Feb 09, 2024, 05:30 AM

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Nana

6 months ago

I've heard that Prednisolone is more commonly used for other conditions, not for promoting fetal lung maturation.

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Micaela

6 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think it might be E) Prednisolone.

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Wenona

6 months ago

I agree with Nana, Dexamethasone is used to promote fetal lung maturation.

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Nana

7 months ago

I think the answer is A) Dexamethasone.

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Norah

7 months ago

I remember studying that Dexamethasone is commonly used for this purpose, so I would go with A) Dexamethasone as well.

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Leah

7 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think it's either A) Dexamethasone or E) Prednisolone.

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Bette

7 months ago

I agree with Katheryn, Dexamethasone is the drug used for promoting fetal lung maturation.

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Katheryn

7 months ago

I think the answer is A) Dexamethasone.

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