Term
Magnesium Sulfate
Indications for use |
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Definition
treatment preeclampsia: decrease blood pressure.
Preterm labor: (tocolytic) decrease contractions, labor needs to be delayed 24-48 hours. |
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Term
Magnesium Sulfate
Drug class |
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Definition
| CNS Depressant/Anti Convulsant |
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Term
Magnesium Sulfate
side effects/adverse effects |
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Definition
lethargy weakness, sweating flushing, nasal congestion, blurred vision, slurred speech, edema
ECG changes, bradycardia, hypotension, cardiac arrest, cns depression (absent reflexes) |
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Term
Magnesium Sulfate
Nursing Assessment |
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Definition
| monitor b/p, serum blood levels |
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