A 29-year-old postpartum patient presents with severe headache and visual changes 8 days after delivery; BP 170/112 mm Hg. Platelets normal. Best acut...

Question

A 29-year-old postpartum patient presents with severe headache and visual changes 8 days after delivery; BP 170/112 mm Hg. Platelets normal. Best acute antihypertensive?

Accepted Answer

IV labetalol or hydralazine

Answer

ACE inhibitor IV

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Oral clonidine only

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No treatment

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High-dose diuretic only

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

A 29-year-old postpartum patient presents with severe headache and visual changes 8 days after delivery; BP 170/112 mm Hg. Platelets normal. Best acute antihypertensive?