A 32-year-old woman at 30 weeks' gestation presents with new-onset hypertension (150/102 mmHg) and 2+ protein on dipstick. She has mild headaches but ...

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A 32-year-old woman at 30 weeks' gestation presents with new-onset hypertension (150/102 mmHg) and 2+ protein on dipstick. She has mild headaches but no visual changes or right upper quadrant pain. Reflexes are normal and there is no oedema. What is the most appropriate diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Pre-eclampsia without severe features

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Gestational hypertension

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Chronic hypertension

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Pre-eclampsia with severe features

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Eclampsia

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Pre-eclampsia

A 32-year-old woman at 30 weeks' gestation presents with new-onset hypertension (150/102 mmHg) and 2+ protein on dipstick. She has mild headaches but no visual changes or right upper quadrant pain. Reflexes are normal and there is no oedema. What is the most appropriate diagnosis?