Question 19 (part 2) · LEK · Emergencies
An unconscious patient has a blood pressure of 240/120 mm Hg. Which of the following drugs should be used first in order to reduce the patient’s blood pressure?
- A. indapamide.
- B. urapidil.
- C. captopril.
- D. amlodipine.
- E. losartan.
Hint
Impaired consciousness with very high blood pressure suggests acute organ damage needing parenteral, titratable therapy.
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