Question

A pregnant woman at 34 weeks gestation presents with worsening hypertension (150/100 mmHg) and proteinuria. She has no severe features or fetal compromise. What medication is recommended first-line for hypertension in pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

C. Labetalol

Answer

A. ACE inhibitor (enalapril)

Answer

B. Thiazide diuretic (bendroflumethiazide)

Answer

D. Amlodipine

Answer

E. Methyldopa

Practice question

A pregnant woman at 34 weeks gestation presents with worsening hypertension (150/100 mmHg) and proteinuria. She has no severe features or fetal compromise. What medication is recommended first-line for hypertension in pregnancy?