Question

A 29-year-old pregnant woman at 36 weeks with preeclampsia without severe features is being managed expectantly. According to SOGC, which antihypertensive is preferred first-line for acute control of severe hypertension in pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

IV labetalol or hydralazine

Answer

ACE inhibitor (enalapril) IV

Answer

Oral nifedipine immediate-release

Answer

Thiazide diuretic

Answer

Angiotensin receptor blocker (losartan)

Practice question

A 29-year-old pregnant woman at 36 weeks with preeclampsia without severe features is being managed expectantly. According to SOGC, which antihypertensive is preferred first-line for acute control of severe hypertension in pregnancy?