A woman with severe preeclampsia is being treated with bed rest and intravenous magnesium sulfate.The drug classification of this medication is

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

A Woman with Severe Preeclampsia Is Being Treated with Bed