A female of 36 weeks gestation presents with hypertension, blurring of vision and headache. Her blood pressure reading was 180/120 mm Hg and 174/110 mm Hg after 20 minutes. How will you manage the patient?

Explanation

In the question, patient is pres enting with Headache Blurring of vision B/P = 180/120 mm of Hg (later 174/110 mm of Hg) i.e. she is a case of severe pregnancy induced hypertension. First step in the management of this case would be to prevent seizures i.e. give MgSO4. Her B/P should be controlled with antihypertensive and since pregnancy is >34 weeks, therefore terminate pregnancy (which is the definitive management).