A 30-year-old primigravida at 34 weeks has headache, BP 162/104 mmHg, and 3+ proteinuria. She is otherwise stable. Immediate pharmacological managemen...

Question

A 30-year-old primigravida at 34 weeks has headache, BP 162/104 mmHg, and 3+ proteinuria. She is otherwise stable. Immediate pharmacological management?

Accepted Answer

IV labetalol bolus

Answer

Oral nifedipine modified-release

Answer

IV magnesium sulfate only

Answer

Methyldopa

Answer

No treatment; review in 24 hours

mrcem sba MCQ (SBA): Severe Pre-eclampsia

A 30-year-old primigravida at 34 weeks has headache, BP 162/104 mmHg, and 3+ proteinuria. She is otherwise stable. Immediate pharmacological management?