A pregnant woman at 38 weeks gestation presents to the emergency department with a certain medication overdose. Which of the following symptoms are classic signs of magnesium sulfate overdose? Select the three answer options which are correct.

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Respiratory depression. Magnesium sulfate is often used in obstetric management for conditions like preeclampsia. Overdose of magnesium sulfate can lead to bradycardia, hyporeflexia, and respiratory depression. Tachycardia and seizures are not typical symptoms of magnesium sulfate toxicity.

A pregnant woman at 38 weeks gestation presents to the emergency department with a certain medication overdose. Which of the following symptoms are classic signs of magnesium sulfate overdose? Select the three answer options which are correct.

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