A 36-week pregnant patient with eclampsia has received magnesium sulfate. She remains severely hypertensive at 178/112 mmHg but has no ongoing

Question

A 36-week pregnant patient with eclampsia has received magnesium sulfate. She remains severely hypertensive at 178/112 mmHg but has no ongoing seizure. Which concurrent management principle is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Treat severe hypertension under obstetric protocol while continuing magnesium care

Answer

Give a loop diuretic to treat oedema before obstetric transfer

Answer

Reduce physiological monitoring after magnesium administration and seizure termination

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Use sedative infusion as the principal treatment for severe hypertension

Answer

Defer antihypertensive treatment until completion of delivery and placental examination

Eclampsia — DipIMC MCQ

A 36-week pregnant patient with eclampsia has received magnesium sulfate. She remains severely hypertensive at 178/112 mmHg but has no ongoing seizure. Which concurrent management principle is most appropriate?