A 34-year-old with acute pulmonary edema and severe hypertension 210/120 without end-organ injury otherwise. Best immediate management?...

Question

A 34-year-old with acute pulmonary edema and severe hypertension 210/120 without end-organ injury otherwise. Best immediate management?

Accepted Answer

IV nitroglycerin and loop diuretic with BP reduction

Answer

Oral clonidine PRN and discharge

Answer

No BP reduction

Answer

ACE inhibitor bolus IV

Answer

Thrombolysis

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Hypertensive Emergency