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OB Meds
Mother Baby
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Nursing
Undergraduate 3
09/05/2012

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Term
Magnesium Sulfate
Indications for use
Definition
treatment preeclampsia: decrease blood pressure.
Preterm labor: (tocolytic) decrease contractions, labor needs to be delayed 24-48 hours.
Term
Magnesium Sulfate
Drug class
Definition
CNS Depressant/Anti Convulsant
Term
Magnesium Sulfate
side effects/adverse effects
Definition
lethargy weakness, sweating flushing, nasal congestion, blurred vision, slurred speech, edema

ECG changes, bradycardia, hypotension, cardiac arrest, cns depression (absent reflexes)
Term
Magnesium Sulfate
Nursing Assessment
Definition
monitor b/p, serum blood levels
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