A 30-year-old gravida 1 at 33 weeks with severe preeclampsia (BP 170/110 mm Hg, 3+ proteinuria, new headache) presents. Fetus reassuring. Immediate ma...

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A 30-year-old gravida 1 at 33 weeks with severe preeclampsia (BP 170/110 mm Hg, 3+ proteinuria, new headache) presents. Fetus reassuring. Immediate management includes which?

Accepted Answer

Magnesium sulfate for seizure prophylaxis and IV antihypertensives; plan delivery after stabilization

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Start oral labetalol and discharge with close follow-up

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Expectant management until 37 weeks

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High-dose steroids only

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Outpatient bed rest

us-usmle-step-2 MCQ (SBA): Severe Preeclampsia

A 30-year-old gravida 1 at 33 weeks with severe preeclampsia (BP 170/110 mm Hg, 3+ proteinuria, new headache) presents. Fetus reassuring. Immediate management includes which?