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Pregnancy induced hypertension is diagnosed when:

  • A. Hypertension is encountered after 20 weeks of gestation.
  • B. Hypertension gets worse in first week of pregnancy.
  • C. Hypertension is not controlled with aldomet.
  • D. Hypertension gives rise to left ventricular failure.
  • E. Blood urea & creatine levels in blood are abnormal.
Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Pregnancy-induced hypertension (gestational hypertension) is diagnosed when hypertension (BP ≥140/90 mmHg) appears after 20 weeks gestation without proteinuria or other preeclampsia features.