Severe Occipital Headache in Obstetrics & Gynecology — Case | General Gynecology | SMLE Q#17144
SMLE Question #17144
Obstetrics & Gynecology
General Gynecology
Objective: OBJ-ETH-STERIL
Last updated: February 2026
A 26-year-old primigravida at 34 weeks’ gestation presents with severe occipital headache and visual blurring for 3 hours. While being evaluated in the emergency department, she develops a generalized tonic-clonic seizure lasting about 1 minute, followed by postictal confusion. A urine dipstick performed earlier in clinic showed significant proteinuria. What is the most appropriate immediate next step in management?
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