HT

Question 1

classification

Answer 1

• Chronic (pre-existing)
  
  • pre-pregnancy or at booking
• Gestational (pregnancy-induced HT)
  
  • HT occurring due to the pregnancy, typically >20 weeks

Question 2

severity?

Answer 2

mild: 140/90
moderate: 150/100
severe: 160/110

Question 3

Mx?

Answer 3

1. Labetolol
2. Nifedipine
3. Methyldopa

+ monitor for superimposed PET

Question 4

target BP?

Answer 4

135/85

Question 5

what is important to note about methyldopa?

Answer 5

MUST be stopped post-partum as increases risk of post natal depression

Question 6

monitoring during pregnancy for pts w HTN?

Answer 6

• twice weekly BP and urine dip until target met
• weekly FBC, UE, LFT