A client with preeclampsia is being treated with bed rest and intravenous magnesium sulfate. The drug classification of this medication is a:

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Anticonvulsant drugs act by blocking neuromuscular transmission and depress the central nervous system to control seizure activity. Diuresis is a therapeutic response to magnesium sulfate. A tocolytic drug slows the frequency and intensity of uterine contractions but is not used for that purpose in this scenario. Decreased peripheral blood pressure is a therapeutic response (side effect) of the anticonvulsant magnesium sulfate.

A Client with Preeclampsia Is Being Treated with Bed Rest