A woman at 37 weeks, known to have pre-eclampsia, has a generalised tonic-clonic seizure at home. She has marked hypertension and facial oedema, and

Question

A woman at 37 weeks, known to have pre-eclampsia, has a generalised tonic-clonic seizure at home. She has marked hypertension and facial oedema, and the seizure is ongoing as you arrive. Which drug is most specifically indicated?

Accepted Answer

Intravenous magnesium sulphate

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Intravenous phenytoin as first-line

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Intravenous lorazepam as the definitive treatment

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Oral labetalol to lower the blood pressure first

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Rectal diazepam as the agent of choice

Eclampsia — DIPIMC MCQ

A woman at 37 weeks, known to have pre-eclampsia, has a generalised tonic-clonic seizure at home. She has marked hypertension and facial oedema, and the seizure is ongoing as you arrive. Which drug is most specifically indicated?