This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Medical, surgical and gynaecological illness complicating pregnancy, Subject name: Gynaecology & Obstetrics
All of the following can be administrated in acute hypeension during labour except 
Select and explain. 
A. IV labetalol, B. Oral nifedipine, C. IV dihydralazine, D. IV diazoxide
D: IV diazoxide
Answer: D: IV diazoxide 
Explanation: The diastolic blood pressure should not be allowed to cross 110mmHg.Labetalol given orally or IV(2mg/min or 20mg),Nifedipine given orally or IV hydralazine used for the acute management of severe hypeension. TEXT BOOK OF OBSTETRICS,Sheila Balakrishnan,2nd edition,page no.264