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 <160/110 then <140/90

Answer

Start oral labetalol 100 mg

Answer

Magnesium sulfate is contraindicated

Answer

Start ACE inhibitor

Answer

Delay treatment until proteinuria quantified

Practice 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?