A 28-year-old at 32 weeks with severe preeclampsia is started on magnesium sulfate. What is the recommended loading and maintenance dose?...

Question

A 28-year-old at 32 weeks with severe preeclampsia is started on magnesium sulfate. What is the recommended loading and maintenance dose?

Accepted Answer

4 g IV loading

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then 1-2 g/hour maintenance

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2 g IV loading

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then 0.5 g/hour

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10 g IM only

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Severe Preeclampsia