Obstetrics & Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy USMLE Step 2 CK Practice Question
A 27-year-old woman is brought to the emergency department by her coworker after having a generalized seizure at work. Her coworker reports that she is at 30 weeks' gestation and has mentioned headache and right upper quadrant pain earlier that day. Her temperature is 37°C (98.6°F), pulse is 91/min, and blood pressure is 170/102 mm Hg. Pulmonary examination shows bilateral rales. There is diffuse edema in the lower extremities. Deep tendon reflexes are increased bilaterally. She is not oriented to person, place, and time. Which of the following is the most appropriate initial pharmacotherapy?
Answer choices
- ACalcium gluconate
- BAspirin
- CPhenytoin
- DValproic acid
- ELorazepam
- FMagnesium sulfateCorrect answer
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