A 24-year-old postpartum 2 days after vaginal delivery develops BP 170/112 with headache and visual changes. Best acute therapy?...

Question

A 24-year-old postpartum 2 days after vaginal delivery develops BP 170/112 with headache and visual changes. Best acute therapy?

Accepted Answer

IV labetalol or hydralazine and magnesium sulfate

Answer

Oral nifedipine only and observe

Answer

ACE inhibitor IV

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Wait for spontaneous improvement

Answer

Thiazide plus rest

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Postpartum Preeclampsia