The nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing a hypertensive crisis. Which medication does the nurse anticipate, as it is the drug of choice for this condition?
1. Nitroprusside (Nitropress)
2. Enalapril (Vasotec)
3. Diltiazem (Cardizem)
4. Lisinopril (Zestril)
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Rationale 1: Nitroprusside (Nitropress) is the drug of choice for hypertensive emergency.
Rationale 2: Enalapril (Vasotec) is an ACE inhibitor and not the drug of choice for hypertensive emergency.
Rationale 3: Diltiazem (Cardizem) is a calcium channel blocker and not the drug of choice for hypertensive emergency.
Rationale 4: Lisinopril (Zestril) is an ACE inhibitor and not the drug of choice for hypertensive emergency.
Global Rationale: Nitroprusside (Nitropress) is the drug of choice for hypertensive emergency. Enalapril (Vasotec) and Lisinopril (Zestril) are ACE inhibitors. Diltiazem (Cardizem) is a calcium channel blocker and not used in a hypertensive emergency.
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