Question

A patient at 36 weeks gestation presents with high blood pressure (160/100 mmHg) and proteinuria. Which of the following is the most appropriate acute management step?

Accepted Answer

Oral labetalol

Answer

Methyldopa orally

Answer

IV magnesium sulfate

Answer

Oral nifedipine retard

Answer

IV hydralazine

Practice question

A patient at 36 weeks gestation presents with high blood pressure (160/100 mmHg) and proteinuria. Which of the following is the most appropriate acute management step?