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Preeclampsia — ABFM Board MCQ

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ModerateWomen's health/OB/GYNPreeclampsiaABFM Board

A 28-year-old pregnant woman at 32 weeks has blood pressure 156/96 mm Hg, headache, and new proteinuria. Platelets and creatinine are normal. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

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Correct answer: B — Preeclampsia

New hypertension after 20 weeks with proteinuria and headache is consistent with preeclampsia.

Reference: USPSTF A and B Recommendations: https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation-topics/uspstf-a-and-b-recommendations