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What is the loading dose of magnesium sulfate for prevention of eclamptic seizures?
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?
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?
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.?
How often can the maintenance dose of Mag. sulfate be given I.M.?
What is a nursing management consideration for a patient with severe preeclampsia?
What is a nursing management consideration for a patient with severe preeclampsia?
Which stage of eclampsia is characterized by generalized tonic spasm with cyanosis and the possibility of biting the tongue between clenched teeth?
Which stage of eclampsia is characterized by generalized tonic spasm with cyanosis and the possibility of biting the tongue between clenched teeth?
What is the approximate incidence of women with preeclampsia developing eclampsia?
What is the approximate incidence of women with preeclampsia developing eclampsia?
Which maternal complication may arise from eclampsia due to the inhalation of blood, saliva, and vomitus?
Which maternal complication may arise from eclampsia due to the inhalation of blood, saliva, and vomitus?
What can occur shortly after the fit in the coma stage of eclampsia?
What can occur shortly after the fit in the coma stage of eclampsia?
What is the duration of the clonic stage in eclampsia?
What is the duration of the clonic stage in eclampsia?
