Question

A 33-year-old postpartum (3 days) presents with severe headache and visual changes. Platelets 180k, creatinine 1.0 mg/dL. BP 170/112 mm Hg, 3+ reflexes. Best immediate therapy?

Accepted Answer

IV labetalol or hydralazine and magnesium sulfate for seizure prophylaxis

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BP 170/112 mm Hg

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3+ reflexes

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and visual changes. Platelets 180k

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creatinine 1.0 mg/dL. Best immediate therapy?

Practice question

A 33-year-old postpartum (3 days) presents with severe headache and visual changes. Platelets 180k, creatinine 1.0 mg/dL. BP 170/112 mm Hg, 3+ reflexes. Best immediate therapy?