A 28-year-old woman at 32 weeks' gestation presents with a blood pressure of 158/102 mmHg and 2+ protein on dipstick. She complains of a frontal heada...

Question

A 28-year-old woman at 32 weeks' gestation presents with a blood pressure of 158/102 mmHg and 2+ protein on dipstick. She complains of a frontal headache and visual disturbance. What is the most appropriate immediate management?

Accepted Answer

Admit to hospital, commence IV magnesium sulfate and antihypertensives and arrange urgent obstetric assessment

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Discharge home with BP review in one week

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Start oral labetalol and review in two weeks

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Induce labour immediately regardless of fetal status

Answer

Start high-dose oral ACE inhibitor

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Pre-eclampsia with severe features

A 28-year-old woman at 32 weeks' gestation presents with a blood pressure of 158/102 mmHg and 2+ protein on dipstick. She complains of a frontal headache and visual disturbance. What is the most appropriate immediate management?