Question

A 29-year-old G1P0 at 33 weeks has BP 168/112 mm Hg, 3+ protein, persistent headache, and RUQ pain. What is the most appropriate immediate management?

Accepted Answer

Start magnesium sulfate and initiate antihypertensive therapy; plan delivery after stabilisation

Answer

Start oral labetalol only and discharge

Answer

Delay delivery until 39 weeks if fetal testing is reassuring

Answer

Start ACE inhibitor

Answer

No treatment unless seizures occur

Practice question

A 29-year-old G1P0 at 33 weeks has BP 168/112 mm Hg, 3+ protein, persistent headache, and RUQ pain. What is the most appropriate immediate management?