This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: New Born Infants, Subject name: Pediatrics
A preterm neonate with hyaline membrane disease needs to be treated with: 
Select and explain. 
A. Dexamethasone, B. Betamethasone, C. Hydrocortisone, D. Surfactant
D: Surfactant
Answer: D: Surfactant 
Explanation: d. Surfactant(Ref: Nelson's 20/e p 854)Systemic or inhaled corticosteroids have been used, mainly in those infants with RDS, who continue to require respiratory support & in whom bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) develops.Routine use of corticosteroids for the prevention or treatment of BPD is not recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics.