A 34-weeks-pregnant woman presents with severe hypertension 170/112 mmHg and 3+ proteinuria. She has headache and visual disturbance. What is the imme...

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A 34-weeks-pregnant woman presents with severe hypertension 170/112 mmHg and 3+ proteinuria. She has headache and visual disturbance. What is the immediate antihypertensive management?

Accepted Answer

IV labetalol

Answer

Oral methyldopa

Answer

Oral nifedipine MR

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IV hydralazine as first choice in all cases

Answer

Observe and repeat BP in 4 hours

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Severe pre-eclampsia (acute hypertension)

A 34-weeks-pregnant woman presents with severe hypertension 170/112 mmHg and 3+ proteinuria. She has headache and visual disturbance. What is the immediate antihypertensive management?