10 Questions
Which medication has a rapid onset of antihypertensive effect, peak effect in 30-60 minutes, and a duration of 4-5 hours?
Nifedipine
Which antihypertensive medication is largely outmoded for acute therapy except in preeclampsia/eclampsia?
Hydralazine
What is the possible adverse effect of Diazoxide when given as an IV bolus?
Marked reflex increase in heart rate and cardiac output
Which medication may interfere with the neurologic assessment of patients due to its sedative effects?
Clonidine
In what condition is Nitroglycerin (NTG) specifically indicated as part of the blood pressure therapy?
Acute pulmonary edema
Which is a condition that needs to be differentiated from a hypertensive crisis according to the provided text?
Brain tumor
What is the recommended systolic blood pressure threshold by NINDS for thromboembolic (Ischemic) CVAs?
>180 mm Hg
Which hypertensive crisis condition presents with symptoms such as headaches, nausea, vomiting, and confusion?
Hypertensive encephalopathy
"Hypercatecholamine state" is associated with which of the following conditions?
Aortic dissection
Which characteristic is typically found in patients experiencing hypertensive crises?
Hypertension and tachycardia
This quiz covers the objectives related to hypertensive emergencies, including recognizing presentations that require immediate therapy, appropriate treatments, risks of treatment, and pros and cons of antihypertensive drugs. Cases of different hypertensive emergencies are also provided for analysis.
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