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

The correct answer is A. Prevention of seizures. (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…

Physiological Integrity: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies

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APrevention of seizures
BPrevention of uterine contractions
CSedation
DFetal lung protection

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A
87% (26)
B
7% (2)
C
3% (1)
D
3% (1)

Explanation

(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 (D) MgSO4 does not affect lung maturity. The infant should be assessed for neuromuscular and respiratory depression.

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