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Pre-eclampsia risk — DRCOG MCQ

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HardAntenatal CarePre-eclampsia riskDRCOG

At 11 weeks, a nulliparous woman has BMI 36 kg/m² and no other medical history. Which preventive intervention should be offered?

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Correct answer: E — Aspirin 75–150 mg daily from 12 weeks until birth

The best answer is “Aspirin 75–150 mg daily from 12 weeks until birth”. Nulliparity and BMI of at least 35 kg/m² are two moderate-risk factors for pre-eclampsia. NICE advises aspirin 75–150 mg daily from 12 weeks until birth when more than one moderate-risk factor is present.

Reference: NICE NG133: Hypertension in pregnancy: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng133/chapter/recommendations