A 28-year-old at 30 weeks with suspected preterm labor receives magnesium sulfate for neuroprotection. What is the primary benefit?...

Question

A 28-year-old at 30 weeks with suspected preterm labor receives magnesium sulfate for neuroprotection. What is the primary benefit?

Accepted Answer

Reduces neonatal cerebral palsy risk

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Prolongs pregnancy to term

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Prevents eclampsia

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Increases fetal lung maturity

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Prevents chorioamnionitis

us-usmle-step-2 MCQ (SBA): Preterm Neuroprotection