Which is not accurate with regard to management of Eclampsia?

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hydrallazine is the agent of choice to lower BP, 5mg every 20 minutes

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seizures are usually self terminating if left untreated but will recur

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magnesium sulphate 4gm should be given over 15 minutes for seizure control, then infused at 1gm per hour

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the desired BP is a diastolic BP of 90mmHg

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magnesium sulphate does not lower BP

1.	Which is not accurate with regard to management of Eclampsia?
A.	seizures are usually self terminating if left untreated but will recur
B.	magnesium sulphate 4gm should be given over 15 minutes for seizure control, then infused at 1gm per hour
C.	the desired BP is a diastolic BP of 90mmHg
D.	magnesium sulphate does not lower BP
E.	hydrallazine is the agent of choice to lower BP, 5mg every 20 minutes
Answer» E. hydrallazine is the agent of choice to lower BP, 5mg every 20 minutes

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