A 34-year-old postpartum patient with severe hypertension (BP 172/112) and headache 4 days after delivery. Best initial management?...

Question

A 34-year-old postpartum patient with severe hypertension (BP 172/112) and headache 4 days after delivery. Best initial management?

Accepted Answer

IV labetalol or hydralazine and magnesium sulfate

Answer

Outpatient oral therapy

Answer

ACE inhibitor first-line IV

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No treatment if asymptomatic

Answer

Observation

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Postpartum Preeclampsia