When Giving Intravenously During a Hypertensive Emergency,which Drug Has an Immediate

question 26

Multiple Choice

When giving intravenously during a hypertensive emergency,which drug has an immediate onset of action and a duration of action that lasts 2 to 3 minutes?

• A)nicardipine (Cardene)
• B)fenoldopam
• C)labetalol (Trandate;Normodyne)
• D)nitroprusside (Nitropress)

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