A 32-year-old at 34 weeks with severe-feature preeclampsia (BP 170/110 mm Hg, headache) is admitted. Which therapy is indicated for seizure prophylaxi...

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A 32-year-old at 34 weeks with severe-feature preeclampsia (BP 170/110 mm Hg, headache) is admitted. Which therapy is indicated for seizure prophylaxis?

Accepted Answer

Magnesium sulfate infusion

Answer

Levetiracetam

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Lorazepam scheduled dosing

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Phenytoin

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No anticonvulsant unless seizure occurs

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Preeclampsia-Seizure Prophylaxis

A 32-year-old at 34 weeks with severe-feature preeclampsia (BP 170/110 mm Hg, headache) is admitted. Which therapy is indicated for seizure prophylaxis?