Question

A 30-year-old G1P0 at 35+2 weeks develops severe preeclampsia (BP 168/112 mm Hg, 3+ reflexes, RUQ pain). What is indicated now?

Accepted Answer

Administer magnesium sulfate for seizure prophylaxis and proceed to delivery

Answer

Expectant management to 37 weeks

Answer

Start oral labetalol only; continue pregnancy

Answer

Schedule delivery at 39 weeks

Answer

Outpatient monitoring with daily BP checks

Practice question

A 30-year-old G1P0 at 35+2 weeks develops severe preeclampsia (BP 168/112 mm Hg, 3+ reflexes, RUQ pain). What is indicated now?