Question

A 25-year-old woman at 30 weeks' gestation complains of a headache and mild hypertension (BP 140/90 mmHg). Urinalysis reveals 1+ protein. Which of the following is the most appropriate initial management step according to NICE?

Accepted Answer

Start oral labetalol

Answer

Immediate delivery

Answer

Start IV hydralazine infusion

Answer

High-dose magnesium sulfate prophylaxis

Answer

Oral nifedipine only if BP >160/110 mmHg

Practice question

A 25-year-old woman at 30 weeks' gestation complains of a headache and mild hypertension (BP 140/90 mmHg). Urinalysis reveals 1+ protein. Which of the following is the most appropriate initial management step according to NICE?