Question

A 28-year-old gravida 1 at 14 weeks has a history of chronic hypertension and prior preeclampsia. What is the best prophylaxis to reduce preeclampsia risk?

Accepted Answer

Begin low-dose aspirin 81 mg nightly now until delivery

Answer

Start low-molecular-weight heparin

Answer

Start nifedipine ER 30 mg daily if BP <140/90

Answer

Start aspirin after 28 weeks to avoid bleeding risk

Answer

Start vitamin E 400 IU daily

Practice question

A 28-year-old gravida 1 at 14 weeks has a history of chronic hypertension and prior preeclampsia. What is the best prophylaxis to reduce preeclampsia risk?