Question 167 · LEK · Preeclampsia and eclampsia

In patients with severe preeclampsia the treatment of choice, both for the cessation of seizures as well as for their prevention, includes:

  1. A. atosiban administered intravenously.
  2. B. atosiban administered intramuscularly.
  3. C. magnesium sulfate administered intravenously.
  4. D. magnesium sulfate administered intramuscularly.
  5. E. calcium gluconate administered intravenously.
Hint

Choose the agent proven superior to diazepam and phenytoin in eclampsia, given by the standard hospital route.

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