A 35-year-old pregnant patient at 32 weeks with BP 168/112 mmHg, 3+ proteinuria, headache, and RUQ pain. Fetus is viable. What is the recommended mana...

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A 35-year-old pregnant patient at 32 weeks with BP 168/112 mmHg, 3+ proteinuria, headache, and RUQ pain. Fetus is viable. What is the recommended management?

Accepted Answer

Magnesium sulfate for seizure prophylaxis and plan delivery after stabilisation (≥34 weeks)

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Outpatient labetalol and follow-up in 48 hours

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Expectant management until 37 weeks

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Start ACE inhibitor and delay delivery

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Magnesium sulfate only; continue pregnancy to term

us-usmle-step-2 MCQ (SBA): Preeclampsia with severe features

A 35-year-old pregnant patient at 32 weeks with BP 168/112 mmHg, 3+ proteinuria, headache, and RUQ pain. Fetus is viable. What is the recommended management?