A 22-year-old primigravida presents at 32 weeks of gestation with a blood pressure of 162/108 mmHg, headache, and visual disturbance. Urinalysis shows...

Question

A 22-year-old primigravida presents at 32 weeks of gestation with a blood pressure of 162/108 mmHg, headache, and visual disturbance. Urinalysis shows 3+ protein. Which is the single most appropriate immediate action by the GP?

Accepted Answer

Call an emergency ambulance for immediate transfer to the maternity unit

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Commence labetalol 200 mg orally and arrange obstetric review within 24 hours

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Request urgent pre-eclampsia blood tests and review results before referring

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Commence nifedipine 10 mg orally and arrange urgent outpatient obstetric referral

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Admit to GP unit for observation and blood pressure monitoring

uk-drcog MCQ (SBA): Severe Pre-eclampsia

A 22-year-old primigravida presents at 32 weeks of gestation with a blood pressure of 162/108 mmHg, headache, and visual disturbance. Urinalysis shows 3+ protein. Which is the single most appropriate immediate action by the GP?