Quick Answer
Pre-eclampsia is tested every NEET-PG & INICET session — 1-2 marks per paper. Definition: BP ≥140/90 + proteinuria after 20 weeks. Severe features: BP ≥160/110, severe headache, RUQ pain, oliguria, thrombocytopenia. Treatment: Labetalol/Nifedipine for BP, MgSO₄ for seizure prophylaxis, delivery is curative.
Key Concepts to Lock In
- 1Pre-eclampsia: BP ≥140/90 mmHg + proteinuria after 20 weeks gestation
- 2Severe features: BP ≥160/110, severe headache, visual disturbance, RUQ pain, thrombocytopenia (<100K)
- 3Antihypertensive of choice: Labetalol IV (1st line), Nifedipine PO, Hydralazine IV
- 4Avoid in pregnancy: ACE inhibitors, ARBs, atenolol
- 5Seizure prophylaxis in severe pre-eclampsia: MgSO₄
- 6Delivery is the only definitive treatment
- 7HELLP syndrome: Hemolysis, Elevated Liver enzymes, Low Platelets
NEET-PG & INICET Relevance
| NEET-PG & INICET Subject | Obstetrics & Gynecology |
| Expected questions | 1-2 marks per paper |
| Question type | Mostly clinical vignettes; some direct recall |
| Repeated in last 5 years | Yes — appears in nearly every session |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pre-eclampsia Management for NEET-PG & INICET important for NEET-PG & INICET?▼
Yes. This topic typically contributes 1-2 marks per paper in the NEET-PG & INICET paper, predominantly in the Obstetrics & Gynecology section. It is among the high-yield topics that consistently appear across recent NEET-PG & INICET sessions.
How should I prepare this topic for NEET-PG & INICET 2026?▼
Master the key concepts listed on this page, then practise NEET-PG & INICET-style PYQs on this topic. The most efficient approach: 30 minutes of focused reading followed by 20-30 PYQs to lock in retention. Repeat after 7 days for spaced revision.
Where does this topic fit in the NEET-PG & INICET syllabus?▼
This topic falls under NEET-PG & INICET Obstetrics & Gynecology. Obstetrics & Gynecology carries significant weightage in the NEET-PG & INICET paper. Combine this topic with other high-yield Obstetrics & Gynecology topics for maximum return on study time.
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Obstetrics & Gynecology subject
1-2 marks per paper
Updated for NEET-PG & INICET 2026
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