A woman with preeclampsia suddenly develops seizure activity. The health care provider should administer which drug at this time?
a. Magnesium sulfate
b. Terbutaline (Bricanyl)
c. Dinoprostone (Cervidil)
d. Misoprostol (Cytotec)
ANS: A
Magnesium sulfate is a tocolytic drug that is primarily indicated for use in treating seizures asso-ciated with preeclampsia.
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