A 30-year-old multiparous woman at 32 weeks gestation presents with new-onset generalised tonic-clonic seizure. She has had headaches and visual distu...

Question

A 30-year-old multiparous woman at 32 weeks gestation presents with new-onset generalised tonic-clonic seizure. She has had headaches and visual disturbance for 2 days. Blood pressure is 170/110 mmHg and urinalysis shows 3+ protein. What is the most appropriate immediate anticonvulsant treatment?

Accepted Answer

Intravenous magnesium sulfate

Answer

Intravenous diazepam bolus only

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Intravenous levetiracetam

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Intravenous phenytoin

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Oral carbamazepine

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A 30-year-old multiparous woman at 32 weeks gestation presents with new-onset generalised tonic-clonic seizure. She has had headaches and visual disturbance for 2 days. Blood pressure is 170/110 mmHg and urinalysis shows 3+ protein. What is the most appropriate immediate anticonvulsant treatment?