A 25-year-old gravida 1 at 30 weeks with BP 168/112 mm Hg and severe headache has preeclampsia with severe features. Initial management?...

Question

A 25-year-old gravida 1 at 30 weeks with BP 168/112 mm Hg and severe headache has preeclampsia with severe features. Initial management?

Accepted Answer

IV labetalol or hydralazine to lower BP

Answer

Start oral labetalol 100 mg

Answer

Magnesium sulfate is contraindicated

Answer

Start ACE inhibitor

Answer

Delay treatment until proteinuria quantified

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Preeclampsia (Severe Features)