A 32-year-old G1P0 at 28 weeks' gestation presents with a blood pressure of 158/104 mmHg, headache, and visual disturbances. Labs show elevated liver ...

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A 32-year-old G1P0 at 28 weeks' gestation presents with a blood pressure of 158/104 mmHg, headache, and visual disturbances. Labs show elevated liver enzymes and thrombocytopenia. What is the most appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

Immediate delivery after maternal stabilisation

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Outpatient monitoring with weekly blood pressure checks

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Start oral labetalol and discharge home

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No treatment is necessary

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Delay delivery until 40 weeks regardless of maternal status

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Severe pre-eclampsia - timing of delivery

A 32-year-old G1P0 at 28 weeks' gestation presents with a blood pressure of 158/104 mmHg, headache, and visual disturbances. Labs show elevated liver enzymes and thrombocytopenia. What is the most appropriate management?