Question

A 30-year-old G2P1 at 24 weeks presents with BP 128/78 and BMI 36. She has no prior hypertensive disorders but has type 1 diabetes. What preventive measure is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Start low-dose aspirin 81 mg nightly now

Answer

No preventive therapy

Answer

Start labetalol prophylactically

Answer

Start calcium supplementation 1,500 mg/day

Answer

Start heparin prophylaxis

Practice question

A 30-year-old G2P1 at 24 weeks presents with BP 128/78 and BMI 36. She has no prior hypertensive disorders but has type 1 diabetes. What preventive measure is recommended?