Hypertensive Emergencies Objectives and Cases
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Which medication has a rapid onset of antihypertensive effect, peak effect in 30-60 minutes, and a duration of 4-5 hours?

  • Nifedipine (correct)
  • Diazoxide
  • Clonidine
  • Labetalol
  • Which antihypertensive medication is largely outmoded for acute therapy except in preeclampsia/eclampsia?

  • Diazoxide
  • Clonidine
  • Labetalol
  • Hydralazine (correct)
  • What is the possible adverse effect of Diazoxide when given as an IV bolus?

  • Long-lasting potential hypotension
  • Delayed onset compared to other parenteral agents
  • Marked reflex increase in heart rate and cardiac output (correct)
  • Unpredictable hypotensive effect
  • Which medication may interfere with the neurologic assessment of patients due to its sedative effects?

    <p>Clonidine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what condition is Nitroglycerin (NTG) specifically indicated as part of the blood pressure therapy?

    <p>Acute pulmonary edema</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which is a condition that needs to be differentiated from a hypertensive crisis according to the provided text?

    <p>Brain tumor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended systolic blood pressure threshold by NINDS for thromboembolic (Ischemic) CVAs?

    <p>&gt;180 mm Hg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hypertensive crisis condition presents with symptoms such as headaches, nausea, vomiting, and confusion?

    <p>Hypertensive encephalopathy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    "Hypercatecholamine state" is associated with which of the following conditions?

    <p>Aortic dissection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic is typically found in patients experiencing hypertensive crises?

    <p>Hypertension and tachycardia</p> Signup and view all the answers

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