Hypertension in pregnancy — GPhC CRA MCQ
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Correct answer: C — Start 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