Severe Preeclampsia Management Quiz
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What is the loading dose of magnesium sulfate for prevention of eclamptic seizures?

  • 5 gm of 50% solution I.M. every 4 hrs
  • 4 to 6 gm diluted in 100 ml of 5% glucose and injected I.V. over 15-20 minutes (correct)
  • 2 gm/hour as a continuous infusion diluted in glucose 5%
  • 2 gm of 50% solution I.M. every 6 hrs

    • When should serum magnesium levels be measured?

  • Every 2-3 hrs, indicated when there is hypertension
  • Once a day, indicated when there is proteinuria
  • Every 8-10 hrs, indicated when there is edema
  • Every 4-6 hrs, indicated when there is oligouria (correct)

    • What is the maintenance dosage of magnesium sulfate for prevention of eclamptic seizures?

  • Infusion of 2 gm/hour as a continuous infusion (diluted in glucose 5%) (correct)
  • 4 to 6 gm diluted in 100 ml of 5% glucose and injected I.V. over 15-20 minutes
  • 2 gm of 50% solution I.M. every 6 hrs
  • 5 gm of 50% solution I.M. every 4 hrs

    • How often can the maintenance dose of Mag. sulfate be given I.M.?

    <p>Every 4 hrs give 5 gm of 50% solution (one 10 ml ampule)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a nursing management consideration for a patient with severe preeclampsia?

    <p>Provide for a Quiet Environment and Rest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which stage of eclampsia is characterized by generalized tonic spasm with cyanosis and the possibility of biting the tongue between clenched teeth?

    <p>Tonic stage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate incidence of women with preeclampsia developing eclampsia?

    <p>1 in 1000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which maternal complication may arise from eclampsia due to the inhalation of blood, saliva, and vomitus?

    <p>Respiratory distress syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can occur shortly after the fit in the coma stage of eclampsia?

    <p>Labor usually starts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the duration of the clonic stage in eclampsia?

    <p>1-2 minutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

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