A patient is in hypertensive crisis with bp 240/130 mm Hg. There is evidence of end organ damage. Which of the following would be the BEST first choice to use?

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A patient is in hypertensive crisis with bp> 240/130 mm Hg. There is evidence of end organ damage. Which of the following would be the BEST first choice to use?

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With bp> 240/130 and with end organ involvement evident, current guidelines recommend nitroprusside IV (0.1 mcg/kg/min). The other agents listed are used in less critical situations.

A Patient Is in Hypertensive Crisis with Bp> 240/130 Mm