Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 1377 of 2368
A client receiving magnesium sulfate develops signs of magnesium toxicity. Which medication should the nurse have ready?
- Intravenous labetalol
- Oral nifedipine
- Intravenous calcium gluconate
- Intramuscular methylergonovine
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Correct answer: Intravenous calcium gluconate
Calcium gluconate and calcium chloride are the antidotes for magnesium toxicity.
Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), High-risk Perinatal Client Care: Eclampsia. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026