A 30-year-old at 10 weeks' gestation has persistent BP 164/112 mm Hg with headache; no prior HTN. Best acute management?...

Question

A 30-year-old at 10 weeks' gestation has persistent BP 164/112 mm Hg with headache; no prior HTN. Best acute management?

Accepted Answer

IV hydralazine or labetalol to treat severe range BP and magnesium if preeclampsia suspected

Answer

Observe; treat only if SBP >=180

Answer

Start oral lisinopril

Answer

Start nifedipine only; avoid magnesium

Answer

Start IV nitroprusside

us-usmle-step-2 MCQ (SBA): Hypertensive Emergency in Pregnancy