Question

A 32-year-old primigravida at 28 weeks' gestation attends antenatal clinic with new-onset hypertension (150/95 mmHg) and 1+ protein on dipstick. She has headache and mild pedal oedema. Which antihypertensive is preferred as first-line in pregnancy for blood pressure control in this scenario?

Accepted Answer

Labetalol

Answer

Enalapril

Answer

Perindopril

Answer

Candesartan

Answer

Spironolactone

Practice question

A 32-year-old primigravida at 28 weeks' gestation attends antenatal clinic with new-onset hypertension (150/95 mmHg) and 1+ protein on dipstick. She has headache and mild pedal oedema. Which antihypertensive is preferred as first-line in pregnancy for blood pressure control in this scenario?