A 30-year-old pregnant woman at 39 weeks gestation presents with hypertension (155/95 mmHg) and proteinuria. She has mild headaches but no severe feat...

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A 30-year-old pregnant woman at 39 weeks gestation presents with hypertension (155/95 mmHg) and proteinuria. She has mild headaches but no severe features. Which medication is recommended first-line for blood pressure control in pre-eclampsia?

Accepted Answer

Labetalol

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Methyldopa

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Nifedipine

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Hydralazine

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Enalapril

MCQ (SBA): Pre-eclampsia

A 30-year-old pregnant woman at 39 weeks gestation presents with hypertension (155/95 mmHg) and proteinuria. She has mild headaches but no severe features. Which medication is recommended first-line for blood pressure control in pre-eclampsia?