Preeclampsia & Hypertension in Pregnancy | AMC MCQ

Master the essentials of Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy for the AMC CAT MCQ exam and clinical practice! This breakdown is based on the SA Perinatal Practice Guideline (v6.0) combined with high-yield clinical notes. Whether you're prepping for Australian medical council exams, revising obstetrics rotations, or brushing up on acute emergency management, this session covers everything you need to know from classification to postpartum care. Key Takeaways & High-Yield Pearls: Diagnosis: New-onset BP ≥ 140/90 after 20 weeks gestation. Proteinuria is not mandatory for a preeclampsia diagnosis if other multi-organ dysfunctions are present Prophylaxis: Start Aspirin 150 mg nocte before 16 weeks for high-risk women, continuing until at least 34 weeks. Severe HTN Threshold: Defined as SBP ≥ 160 and/or DBP ≥ 110 mmHg (rechecked 15 minutes apart) requiring urgent intervention. Hypertensive_Disorde... +1 First-Line Acute Drugs: Oral Labetalol or Nifedipine IR (use Nifedipine if asthma is present). Seizure Prophylaxis: Magnesium Sulfate is first-line for eclampsia (4 g loading dose). Always keep Calcium Gluconate at the bedside as an antidote for Mg toxicity. Postpartum Trap: Avoid NSAIDs postpartum as they worsen hypertension, renal function Resources & Study Aids: Reference Guideline: SA Health Perinatal Practice Guideline: https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wc... Target Audience: AMC CAT MCQ candidates, medical students, junior doctors, and O&G trainees. Hypertensive_Disorde... Study aid only. Always check current local hospital guidelines and drug references for direct clinical management. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more high-yield medical summaries! Hit the notification bell so you never miss an update. #obstetricsandgynecology #preeclampsia #medicaleducation #meded #viral #obstetrics