Question

A 28-year-old G1P0 at 30 weeks gestation is found to have persistent blood pressures around 150/95 mm Hg with no proteinuria or severe features. According to SOGC hypertensive disorders of pregnancy guidelines, what is the most appropriate initial pharmacologic management?

Accepted Answer

Start labetalol or nifedipine to treat BP ≥140/90 mm Hg

Answer

No antihypertensive treatment until BP ≥160/110 mm Hg

Answer

Start ACE inhibitor therapy

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Start thiazide diuretic as first-line

Answer

Start atenolol as preferred beta blocker

Practice question

A 28-year-old G1P0 at 30 weeks gestation is found to have persistent blood pressures around 150/95 mm Hg with no proteinuria or severe features. According to SOGC hypertensive disorders of pregnancy guidelines, what is the most appropriate initial pharmacologic management?