A pregnant woman who is in labor has a blood pressure of 189/110 mm Hg and exhibits muscle contractions followed by jerking of her arms and legs. The nurse will prepare to administer which medication to this patient?
a. Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
b. Diazepam (Valium)
c. Magnesium sulfate
d. Phenobarbital (Luminal)
ANS: C
Magnesium sulfate is used to control seizures during eclampsia.
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