Betamethasone- a glucocorticoid used to prevent respiratory distress

syndrome in infants. This medicine causes hyperglycemia in the mother,

which predisposes the neonate to hypoglycemia in the first hours of delivery.
Leukemia- low platelet counts so they are prone to bleeding. Transfusion of
platelets reduces bleeding time.
Digoxin toxicity- vomiting, slow heart rate, anorexia
Myasthenia Gravis- diplopia, loss of bladder and bowel control, tingling
(hands, face, thigh muscles) progressive weakness of the diaphragmatic and
intercostal muscles
Magnesium Sulfate- Excessive levels of magnesium can suppress
neuromuscular transmission- watch for resp. depression
Monitor FHR before and during therapy
Monitor Urine Output: <25ml/hr-30ml/hr= toxicity over 100
ml/hr=toxicity
Maternal deep tendon reflexes- absent means toxicity