__________________________ has proven effective in the management of convulsions related to eclampsia (toxemia of pregnancy)
a. Diazepam
b. Magnesium sulfate
c. Phenobarbitol
d. Phenytoin
b
Rationale: a. Diazepam is indicated for seizures, but not in the case of eclampsia.
b. Correct.
c. While phenobarbitol is indicated in seizures, magnesium sulfate is the drug of choice in eclampsia.
d. Phenytoin is not indicated in convulsions due to eclampsia.
You might also like to view...
The process by which the ovarian follicle ruptures and releases the egg is:
A) Maturation. B) Ovulation. C) Implantation. D) Expulsion.
An example of a trend analysis tool is a(n):
A) flow sheet. B) social history. C) problem list. D) history and physical. E) progress note.
Patients' descriptions of their medical problems is called their ________ complaint and are documented at each visit.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
If a patient is to receive 1.2 mL of atropine sulfate, 400 mcg / mL, how many micrograms should be administered?
A. 480 B. 440 C. 420 D. 220