Question

A 29-year-old at 34 weeks has severe pre-eclampsia (BP 170/115, +++ proteinuria, headaches). Which is the most appropriate immediate management?

Accepted Answer

IV labetalol and consider magnesium sulfate seizure prophylaxis; urgent obstetric review

Answer

Oral labetalol only

Answer

Methyldopa only

Answer

Delay treatment until labour

Answer

Start ACE inhibitor

Practice question

A 29-year-old at 34 weeks has severe pre-eclampsia (BP 170/115, +++ proteinuria, headaches). Which is the most appropriate immediate management?