Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Exam Prep

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The NP has called the doctor about a patient suspected to be experiencing a hypertensive crisis. What medications would the NP anticipate the doctor ordering?
  1. Intravenous Nitroprusside
  2. Intravenous Metroprolol
  3. Sublingual Nitroglycerin
  4. Intravenous Furosemide
Explanation
Answer: A - The medications the NP would anticipate the doctor ordering would be Intravenous Nitroprusside for blood pressure management. Other medications that would be appropriate include Intravenous Nitroglycerin or Hydralazine.
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