A 29-year-old primigravida at 34 weeks develops severe hypertension and 3+ proteinuria, headaches, and visual disturbances. Which drug prevents eclamp...

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A 29-year-old primigravida at 34 weeks develops severe hypertension and 3+ proteinuria, headaches, and visual disturbances. Which drug prevents eclamptic seizures?

Accepted Answer

Magnesium sulphate IV

Answer

Diazepam IV

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Phenytoin IV

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Levetiracetam IV

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Propranolol IV

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Pre-eclampsia (seizure prophylaxis)

A 29-year-old primigravida at 34 weeks develops severe hypertension and 3+ proteinuria, headaches, and visual disturbances. Which drug prevents eclamptic seizures?