A 24-year-old G1P0 at 30 weeks with new-onset severe range BP 170/112 mm Hg and 2+ edema; platelets 90,000/µL. Next best step?...

Question

A 24-year-old G1P0 at 30 weeks with new-onset severe range BP 170/112 mm Hg and 2+ edema; platelets 90,000/µL. Next best step?

Accepted Answer

Give IV labetalol and start magnesium sulfate

Answer

Start oral nifedipine only

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Discharge with home BP monitoring

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Delay therapy until proteinuria quantified

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Start ACE inhibitor

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Preeclampsia with Severe Features