A 28-year-old woman at 32 weeks of gestation presents with a blood pressure of 155/105 mmHg and 2+ proteinuria on urinalysis. She reports a headache a...

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A 28-year-old woman at 32 weeks of gestation presents with a blood pressure of 155/105 mmHg and 2+ proteinuria on urinalysis. She reports a headache and seeing flashing lights. What is the most appropriate definitive management?

Accepted Answer

Magnesium sulfate infusion and induction of labour

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Oral labetalol and expectant management

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Bed rest and 24-hour urine collection

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Intravenous hydralazine and delivery by caesarean section

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Nifedipine and weekly monitoring

mrcp part 1 MCQ (SBA): Pre-eclampsia

A 28-year-old woman at 32 weeks of gestation presents with a blood pressure of 155/105 mmHg and 2+ proteinuria on urinalysis. She reports a headache and seeing flashing lights. What is the most appropriate definitive management?