Complications of Pregnancy
Pregnancy complications such as pre-eclampsia, haemorrhage, and anaemia threaten mother and baby. Nurses recognise and respond to these emergencies.
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Pre-eclampsia: hypertension with proteinuria after 20 weeks; may progress to eclampsia (seizures).
Magnesium sulphate is the drug of choice to prevent and treat eclamptic seizures.
Antepartum haemorrhage includes placenta praevia and placental abruption.
In suspected placenta praevia, avoid vaginal (digital) examination — it can trigger severe bleeding.
Anaemia in pregnancy increases risk of complications and requires iron supplementation.
Ectopic pregnancy presents with abdominal pain and bleeding and is a surgical emergency.
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Magnesium sulphate is the key drug for eclampsia — a favourite NMCN fact.
Never perform a vaginal exam in suspected placenta praevia.
Pre-eclampsia = hypertension + proteinuria after 20 weeks.
Monitor magnesium toxicity (loss of reflexes, respiratory depression).
Practice Question
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The drug of choice for preventing and controlling seizures in a woman with severe pre-eclampsia/eclampsia is:
Explanation
Magnesium sulphate is the recognised drug of choice to prevent and control convulsions in pre-eclampsia and eclampsia. Calcium gluconate is kept available as the antidote for magnesium toxicity.
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