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Question #: 9
Topic #: 1
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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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Suggested Answer: A 🗳️
(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
11 months, 2 weeks ago
A prevention of seizure
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Kirsch07
1 year ago
Prevention of seizure
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Kirsch07
1 year ago
Answer A
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Crysie
1 year, 1 month ago
A - prevention of seizures
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Gesylove03
1 year, 1 month ago
a. prevention of seizures
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Zertish
1 year, 1 month ago
Selected Answer: A
Prevent seizure
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izhaak
1 year, 3 months ago
ANSWER A
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Jg1975
1 year, 3 months ago
A,prevention of seizures
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HusseinKeyow
1 year, 3 months ago
AnswerA
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Thapaliya
1 year, 4 months ago
Prevention of seizures
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Pinoza
1 year, 6 months ago
For prevention of seizures
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