A postpartum patient with preeclampsia and BP 170/112 mmHg needs urgent treatment. Which option is guideline‑concordant?...

Question

A postpartum patient with preeclampsia and BP 170/112 mmHg needs urgent treatment. Which option is guideline‑concordant?

Accepted Answer

IV labetalol 20 mg now with repeat dosing as needed

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Oral nifedipine in 24 hours

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Start ACE inhibitor only

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Observe; treat if systolic ≥180 mmHg

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IV nitroprusside first‑line in pregnancy

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