A 34-year-old at 35 weeks with new-onset severe-range BP (≥160/110) and headache has preeclampsia with severe features. Best next step?...

Question

A 34-year-old at 35 weeks with new-onset severe-range BP (≥160/110) and headache has preeclampsia with severe features. Best next step?

Accepted Answer

Outpatient monitoring

Answer

Expectant management until 37 weeks

Answer

Start labetalol only

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Initiate magnesium sulfate for seizure prophylaxis and plan delivery (generally ≥34 weeks)

Answer

Start low-dose aspirin

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Preeclampsia with Severe Features