Question

A 38-year-old pregnant woman at 28 weeks presents with BP 168/112 mm Hg and 3+ proteinuria. What is the correct classification and immediate management priority?

Accepted Answer

Preeclampsia with severe features; manage with IV antihypertensive and magnesium sulfate

Answer

Gestational hypertension; outpatient follow-up

Answer

Preeclampsia without severe features; start oral labetalol only

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Chronic hypertension; increase home meds

Answer

Eclampsia; emergent delivery now

Practice question

A 38-year-old pregnant woman at 28 weeks presents with BP 168/112 mm Hg and 3+ proteinuria. What is the correct classification and immediate management priority?