A 29-year-old primigravid woman at 26 weeks' gestation has blood pressure 150/95 mmHg on two occasions and proteinuria 2+. She has no features of seve...

Question

A 29-year-old primigravid woman at 26 weeks' gestation has blood pressure 150/95 mmHg on two occasions and proteinuria 2+. She has no features of severe disease. What is the most appropriate initial management?

Accepted Answer

Admit for assessment, commence labetalol and monitor for progression of pre-eclampsia

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Reassure and review at term

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Start an ACE inhibitor and continue pregnancy

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Arrange urgent delivery regardless of gestation

Answer

Start aspirin 150 mg daily as treatment

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Pre-eclampsia

A 29-year-old primigravid woman at 26 weeks' gestation has blood pressure 150/95 mmHg on two occasions and proteinuria 2+. She has no features of severe disease. What is the most appropriate initial management?