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Hypertension Control in Pregnancy

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Which of the following statements regarding the treatment of hypertension in pregnancy are true?

A. With preeclampsia and severe hypertension pre-delivery, parenteral nifedipine, labetalol, or hydralazine may be used.
B. ACE inhibitor use during pregnancy has been associated with oligohydramnios, fetal renal dysfunction, and fetal death.
C. Labetalol may aggravate bradycardia and/or asthma.
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