• Causes a drop in BP and relaxes smooth muscle contractions
• Watch for orthostatic hypotension
• Should not be given at the same time as magnesium sulfate
• Should not be given right after a beta2 agonist
• Maintain adequate hydration to counteract hypotension
Explain magnesium sulfate use for preterm labor. - Answer✔✔-• Tocolytic that is a
CNS depressant
• Relaxes smooth muscles
• Discontinue if signs of pulmonary edema
• Monitor for adverse effects such as flushing, non-reactive stress test, reduced FHR
variability
• Do not use at the same time as nifedipine
• Do not give to someone with myasthenia gravis
• Monitor for signs of toxicity
What are signs of magnesium toxicity? - Answer✔✔-• Loss of deep tendon reflexes
• Insufficient urinary output
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