A man came in to the Emergency Department and says that he's having a severe headache. A blood pressure of 230/150 mmHg is found when the nurse obtained his vital signs. The patient is given nitroprusside (Nipride). What is the desired action of this drug?
A)It relaxes the smooth muscles of the arterioles and veins.
B)It reduces blood volume.
C)It blocks the action of angiotensin II.
D)It blocks the action of aldosterone on the kidneys.

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Nitroprusside is often the first-line medication used to manage hypertensive emergencies. This drug is administered by continuous intravenous infusion and is rapid acting. By relaxing the smooth muscles of the arterioles and veins, nitroprusside promotes vasodilation and reduces blood pressure.

A Man Came in to the Emergency Department and Says