Question

A 30-year-old pregnant woman at 39 weeks gestation presents with hypertension (155/95 mmHg) and proteinuria. She has mild headaches but no severe features. Which medication is recommended first-line for blood pressure control in pre-eclampsia?

Accepted Answer

Labetalol

Answer

Methyldopa

Answer

Nifedipine

Answer

Hydralazine

Answer

Enalapril

Practice question

A 30-year-old pregnant woman at 39 weeks gestation presents with hypertension (155/95 mmHg) and proteinuria. She has mild headaches but no severe features. Which medication is recommended first-line for blood pressure control in pre-eclampsia?