Question

Which of the following would be the best method for delaying the onset of labor?

a. giving the mother antiprostaglandin drugs
b. giving the mother prostaglandins
c. giving the mother oxytocin

d. giving the mother anti progesterone drugs

Answer 1

A) Giving the mother antiprostaglandin drugs.

• prostaglandin synthesis inhibitors like indomethacin produce tocolytic effect by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis.
• Antiprostaglandin are used to delay labor.

Other drugs

1. Progesterone is usually used to delay the onset of labor,not antiprogesterone.
2. oxytocin are used to induce labor.
3. Prostaglandin are also induce labor.

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