Question 69 · LEK · Preeclampsia and eclampsia
A woman with severe preeclampsia suddenly develops respiratory depression after the administration of hydralazine and magnesium sulfate. Respiratory depression is due to:
- A. impending eclampsia.
- B. hydralazine toxicity.
- C. magnesium sulfate toxicity.
- D. pulmonary embolism.
- E. heart attack.
Hint
Which of the two drugs depresses neuromuscular transmission, and which clinical signs are monitored during its infusion?
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