A woman at 37 weeks presents with hypertension 160/100 mmHg and proteinuria. She has severe pre-eclampsia. Which antihypertensive is recommended as fi...

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A woman at 37 weeks presents with hypertension 160/100 mmHg and proteinuria. She has severe pre-eclampsia. Which antihypertensive is recommended as first-line IV therapy

Accepted Answer

IV labetalol

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Oral labetalol

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IV hydralazine

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IV enalapril

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IV nitroprusside

MCQ (SBA): Severe pre-eclampsia

A woman at 37 weeks presents with hypertension 160/100 mmHg and proteinuria. She has severe pre-eclampsia. Which antihypertensive is recommended as first-line IV therapy