A 22-year-old primigravida at 32 weeks gestation presents with a severe headache, visual disturbances (flashing lights), and epigastric pain. Her bloo...

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A 22-year-old primigravida at 32 weeks gestation presents with a severe headache, visual disturbances (flashing lights), and epigastric pain. Her blood pressure is 165/115 mmHg. Urinalysis shows 3+ proteinuria. What is the most important immediate step in her management?

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Administer IV magnesium sulfate

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Administer oral labetalol 200mg

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Arrange urgent delivery by Caesarean section

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Perform a CT head scan

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Recheck blood pressure in 15 minutes

mrcp part 1 MCQ (SBA): Severe Pre-eclampsia

A 22-year-old primigravida at 32 weeks gestation presents with a severe headache, visual disturbances (flashing lights), and epigastric pain. Her blood pressure is 165/115 mmHg. Urinalysis shows 3+ proteinuria. What is the most important immediate step in her management?