you need to QUICKLY fill orders for "hypertensive emergency" meds
October 2009
In the hospital setting, you need to QUICKLY fill orders for "hypertensive emergency" meds.
A hypertensive emergency is when a patient's blood pressure gets too high...usually over 180/120 mmHg. It must be treated right away in these cases...to stop damage to the heart, kidneys, lungs, and brain.
IV meds are used first...they work in 10 minutes or less.
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