Question 15 · LEK · Pulmonary edema
A 70-year-old man was admitted to the ER because of an aggravating dyspnoe lasting 2 hours. The patient is chronically treated for diabetes and arterial hypertension. The physical examination showed normal respiratory sounds with bibasal fine crackles. The heart rate was 90/min, blood pressure 190/80 mmHg. The first-choice medication in such a situation is:
- A. thiamazole.
- B. urapidil.
- C. furosemide.
- D. metoprolol.
- E. amiodarone.
Hint
Sudden dyspnoea with bibasal crackles and high BP suggests a specific emergency; pick the classic first-line drug from the list.
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