Question

A 29-year-old postpartum day 2 with blood pressure 164/108 mm Hg, headache, and visual changes. Platelets normal. Best immediate action?

Accepted Answer

Treat as severe hypertension in postpartum with IV labetalol or hydralazine or oral nifedipine and give magnesium sulfate

Answer

Reassurance and outpatient follow-up

Answer

Start ACE inhibitor as first-line acute agent

Answer

Wait for proteinuria quantification

Answer

Use nitroprusside immediately

Practice question

A 29-year-old postpartum day 2 with blood pressure 164/108 mm Hg, headache, and visual changes. Platelets normal. Best immediate action?