A patient is admitted with left-sided heart failure and a blood pressure of 220/118 mm Hg.Which of the following drugs will be most effective in decreasing the blood pressure and reducing afterload?

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Sodium nitroprusside (Nipride)is a potent,rapidly acting venous and arterial vasodilator,particularly suitable for rapid reduction of blood pressure in hypertensive emergencies and perioperatively.It also is effective for afterload reduction in the setting of severe heart failure.The drug is administered by continuous intravenous infusion,with the dosage titrated to maintain the desired blood pressure and systemic vascular resistance.

A Patient Is Admitted with Left-Sided Heart Failure and a Blood