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Question #: 9
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A client has been diagnosed as being preeclamptic. The physician orders magnesium sulfate. Magnesium sulfate (MgSO4) is used in the management of preeclampsia for:

  • A. Prevention of seizures
  • B. Prevention of uterine contractions
  • C. Sedation
  • D. Fetal lung protection
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(A) MgSO4 is classified as an anticonvulsant drug. In preeclampsia management, MgSO4 is used for prevention of seizures. (B) MgSO4 has been used to inhibit hyperactive labor, but results are questionable. (C) Negative side effects such as respiratory depression should not be confused with generalized sedation. (D)
MgSO4 does not affect lung maturity. The infant should be assessed for neuromuscular and respiratory depression.

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Urchmandudu
2 weeks, 6 days ago
A prevention of seizure
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Kirsch07
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Prevention of seizure
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Kirsch07
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Answer A
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Crysie
2 months, 2 weeks ago
A - prevention of seizures
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Gesylove03
2 months, 3 weeks ago
a. prevention of seizures
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Zertish
3 months ago
Selected Answer: A
Prevent seizure
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izhaak
4 months, 1 week ago
ANSWER A
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Jg1975
4 months, 1 week ago
A,prevention of seizures
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HusseinKeyow
4 months, 2 weeks ago
AnswerA
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Thapaliya
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Prevention of seizures
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Pinoza
8 months ago
For prevention of seizures
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