Question

A 30-year-year-old at 32 weeks' gestation has BP 162/112 mmHg and 2+ proteinuria, headache and visual symptoms. What is the immediate management?

Accepted Answer

Admit urgently and start antihypertensive therapy (e.g., labetalol) with specialist care

Answer

Start oral methyldopa in primary care and review in 48 h

Answer

Start nifedipine PRN at home

Answer

Reassure and repeat BP in 1 week

Answer

Start ACE inhibitor

Practice question

A 30-year-year-old at 32 weeks' gestation has BP 162/112 mmHg and 2+ proteinuria, headache and visual symptoms. What is the immediate management?