Question

A 28-year-old pregnant woman at 30 weeks develops blood pressure 156/102 mmHg and 2+ proteinuria. She is asymptomatic. Which statement is correct?

Accepted Answer

Urgent hospital assessment for possible pre-eclampsia

Answer

Manage in primary care with oral nifedipine alone

Answer

Start labetalol and plan routine antenatal review in 2 weeks

Answer

Start ACE inhibitor

Answer

Ignore proteinuria if asymptomatic

Practice question

A 28-year-old pregnant woman at 30 weeks develops blood pressure 156/102 mmHg and 2+ proteinuria. She is asymptomatic. Which statement is correct?