A 32-year-old postpartum patient (2 days) has BP 162/108 mmHg and headache. Platelets normal, creatinine normal. Best acute management?...

Question

A 32-year-old postpartum patient (2 days) has BP 162/108 mmHg and headache. Platelets normal, creatinine normal. Best acute management?

Accepted Answer

IV labetalol or IV hydralazine to treat severe hypertension and magnesium sulfate if severe features develop

Answer

Oral labetalol only

Answer

Expectant management and outpatient follow-up

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Start ACE inhibitor IV

Answer

Diuretics only

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