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6 years ago
The nurse is caring for a patient who experiences a rapid rise in blood pressure. The nurse will contact the provider to discuss administering which medication?
 
  a. Amlodipine (Norvasc)
  b. Nifedipine (Procardia)
  c. Nifedipine extended release (Procardia XL)
  d. Verapamil (Calan)
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6 years ago
ANS: B
The short-acting nifedipine is used to treat rapid rises in blood pressure but cannot be used for out-patient treatment at high dosages because of an increased risk for sudden cardiac death. The other drugs are not used for rapid rise in BP.
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