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Hypertension in pregnancy — GPhC CRA MCQ

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EasyCardiovascular TherapeuticsHypertension in pregnancyGPhC CRA

A woman at 18 weeks' gestation has persistent clinic blood pressure 154/98 mmHg and no asthma. What is the most appropriate alternative?

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Correct answer: CStart labetalol after prescriber assessment

Labetalol is commonly used for hypertension in pregnancy when suitable; ACE inhibitors and ARBs should be avoided. This makes start labetalol after prescriber assessment the single best answer in this scenario. The other options would either miss the key safety issue, delay appropriate review, or fail to meet the relevant clinical or professional requirement.

Reference: NICE CKS; BNF