USMLE® Step 2 CK · Obstetrics · Topic OB-HTN-01
Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy — preeclampsia to HELLP
Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy — preeclampsia to HELLP (OB-HTN-01) in USMLE® Step 2 CK Obstetrics (USMLE® Step 2 CK Review Book p. 403). Guideline basis: 2020 ACOG Practice Bulletin 222, Gestational Hypertension and Preeclampsia (reaffirmed 2026). Covers: Diagnosis — preeclampsia & severe features, Delivery timing by gestational age, Magnesium sulfate & antihypertensive management, Prevention & risk factors. Practice 49 QuestionBank questions, ChartWalk bedside clinical algorithms, FlashCards, and ImageBank on TheCodexes.com. Understand beyond your boards.
- Topic Code
- OB-HTN-01
- Chapter
- Obstetrics
- Review Book Page
- p. 403
- QuestionBank Items
- 49 questions
Primary Guideline / Source: 2020 ACOG Practice Bulletin 222, Gestational Hypertension and Preeclampsia (reaffirmed 2026)
Key Clinical Sections
- Diagnosis — preeclampsia & severe features
- Delivery timing by gestational age
- Magnesium sulfate & antihypertensive management
- Prevention & risk factors
- Acute fatty liver of pregnancy versus HELLP