A 30-year-old G1P0 at 34 weeks' gestation presents with new-onset hypertension (BP 152/98 mm Hg) and 2+ protein on urine dipstick. She has mildly elev...

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A 30-year-old G1P0 at 34 weeks' gestation presents with new-onset hypertension (BP 152/98 mm Hg) and 2+ protein on urine dipstick. She has mildly elevated liver enzymes and platelets of 130 ×10⁹/L. She reports headaches and visual disturbances. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Preeclampsia with severe features

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Gestational hypertension without proteinuria

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Chronic hypertension predating pregnancy

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Normal physiological changes of pregnancy

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Urinary tract infection causing transient proteinuria

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Preeclampsia

A 30-year-old G1P0 at 34 weeks' gestation presents with new-onset hypertension (BP 152/98 mm Hg) and 2+ protein on urine dipstick. She has mildly elevated liver enzymes and platelets of 130 ×10⁹/L. She reports headaches and visual disturbances. What is the most likely diagnosis?