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TODAY’S TEST QUESTION:

CORRECT ANSWER:

D) Administer pain medication
Pain can often increase the blood pressure. Before administering prn antihypertensive medication the pain medication should be tried first.

OTHER ANSWERS EXPLAINED:

A) Administer prn hydralazine: In this situation, when the patient is also having pain -pain should be taken care of first to see if that helps to lower the blood pressure. If it remains high prn medication may likely be necessary

B) Stat CT head w/o contrast:
This patient does complain of a headache but likely from the blood pressure being high. If headache persists and or other neurological signs and symptoms are present a CT may be needed.

C) Call to request a renal US-ultrasound:
Sometimes renal US are done if blood pressure consistently high. Concerns renal artery stenosis especially if hypertension develops >55 yrs old.

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3. Cluster Headache
4. Pronator Drift
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8. Crutches
9. Medication & Juice
10. Teeth Clenching
11. HELLP Syndrome
12. Baby’s First Stool
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