Question

A 32-year-old woman at 32 weeks with preeclampsia with severe features presents with BP 172/112 and headache. In addition to antihypertensives and delivery planning, what seizure prophylaxis is indicated?

Accepted Answer

Magnesium sulfate 4-6 g IV load then 1-2 g/h infusion

Answer

Phenytoin infusion

Answer

Valproate infusion

Answer

Levetiracetam

Answer

No prophylaxis needed

Practice question

A 32-year-old woman at 32 weeks with preeclampsia with severe features presents with BP 172/112 and headache. In addition to antihypertensives and delivery planning, what seizure prophylaxis is indicated?