A 30-year-old at 35+6 weeks has preeclampsia with severe features (BP 168/112 mmHg, severe headache). Best management?...

Question

A 30-year-old at 35+6 weeks has preeclampsia with severe features (BP 168/112 mmHg, severe headache). Best management?

Accepted Answer

Initiate magnesium sulfate and plan delivery (≥34 weeks)

Answer

Expectant management until 37 weeks

Answer

Outpatient BP monitoring with oral labetalol only

Answer

Delay delivery to complete 48 hours of steroids

Answer

No seizure prophylaxis needed if labs normal

us-usmle-step-2 MCQ (SBA): Preeclampsia (Severe Features)