A 36-year-old pregnant at 24 weeks with BP 146/92 on two readings, no proteinuria. Best next step?...

Question

A 36-year-old pregnant at 24 weeks with BP 146/92 on two readings, no proteinuria. Best next step?

Accepted Answer

Initiate antihypertensive if persistent ≥140/90 and consider aspirin if not already on it

Answer

No therapy; all gestational HTN mild

Answer

Deliver now

Answer

Start ACE inhibitor

Answer

Start methylergonovine

us-usmle-step-2 MCQ (SBA): Gestational Hypertension