A 29-year-year-old primigravida at 34 weeks with severe pre-eclampsia (BP 168/112 mmHg, headache, proteinuria) is admitted. Which medication should be...

Question

A 29-year-year-old primigravida at 34 weeks with severe pre-eclampsia (BP 168/112 mmHg, headache, proteinuria) is admitted. Which medication should be given for seizure prophylaxis?

Accepted Answer

Magnesium sulfate IV

Answer

Diazepam IV infusion

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Levetiracetam IV

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Phenytoin IV

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No antiepileptic unless seizure occurs

mrcem sba MCQ (SBA): Pre-eclampsia

A 29-year-year-old primigravida at 34 weeks with severe pre-eclampsia (BP 168/112 mmHg, headache, proteinuria) is admitted. Which medication should be given for seizure prophylaxis?