This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Management and Long-Term Consequences, Subject name: Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Specific treatment of severe pre eclampsia is? 
Select and explain. 
A. Magnesium sulfate, B. Termination of pregnancy, C. Anti convulsants, D. Anti hypertensives
B: Termination of pregnancy
Answer: B: Termination of pregnancy 
Explanation: ANSWER: (B) Termination of pregnancy MgSo4 is given as prophylaxis and pregnancy is terminated irrespective of period of gestation. Indication of termination of pregnancy irrespective of period of gestation: 1. Severe pre eclampsia/impending eclampsia 2. Eclampsia 3. HELLP syndrome. Hence termination of pregnancy is specific treatment and MgSO4 is prophylactic treatment.