Question

A 33-year-old pregnant woman (28 weeks) has BP 152/98 mmHg and proteinuria (PCR 65 mg/mmol). She has headache but no visual symptoms. Best immediate management?

Accepted Answer

Refer urgently to hospital for assessment

Answer

Start methyldopa in primary care and review in 4 weeks

Answer

Start ACE inhibitor

Answer

Start nifedipine and keep in community

Answer

No action; normal in late pregnancy

Practice question

A 33-year-old pregnant woman (28 weeks) has BP 152/98 mmHg and proteinuria (PCR 65 mg/mmol). She has headache but no visual symptoms. Best immediate management?