Question

How do prostaglandin inhibitors work to delay labor?

a) Increase prostaglandin synthesis
b) Inhibit uterine contractility
c) Stimulate cervical ripening
d) Enhance fetal lung maturity

Answer 1

Prostaglandin inhibitors work by inhibiting uterine contractility to delay labor.

Step-by-step explanation:

Prostaglandin inhibitors work to delay labor by inhibiting uterine contractility. Prostaglandins, like oxytocin, enhance uterine contractile strength, and their secretion is stimulated by oxytocin during labor. By inhibiting prostaglandins, these inhibitors can slow down or delay labor.