A 33-year-old at 35 weeks has preeclampsia with severe features (BP 165/110 mmHg, headache, RUQ pain). Fetal testing reassuring. Best management?...

Question

A 33-year-old at 35 weeks has preeclampsia with severe features (BP 165/110 mmHg, headache, RUQ pain). Fetal testing reassuring. Best management?

Accepted Answer

Treat BP only; deliver at term

Answer

Expectant management until 37 weeks

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Outpatient observation with weekly labs

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Start IV magnesium sulfate and plan delivery after stabilization

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Delay delivery for corticosteroids regardless of GA

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Preeclampsia