]While caring for a hypertensive client, the client's blood pressure becomes 180/122. After reporting this to the health care provider, the nurse prepares to administer:
a. metoprolol tartrate c. diazoxide
b. captopril d. prazosin
ANS: C
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A Incorrect: This is not a first-line medication used for a hypertensive emergency.
B Incorrect: This is not a first-line medication used for a hypertensive emergency.
C Correct: Diazoxide is an agent used to treat hypertensive emergency.
D Incorrect: This is not a first-line medication used for a hypertensive emergency.
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