Cardiovascular Pharmacology NCLEX RN Nursing Practice Question

The emergency department (ED) nurse is caring for a client with a hypertensive emergency. The nurse should obtain a prescription for intravenous

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Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Nicardipine, an IV calcium channel blocker, is used to rapidly lower blood pressure in a hypertensive emergency. Dobutamine (an inotrope), digoxin (a cardiac glycoside), and amiodarone (an antiarrhythmic) are not appropriate for this condition.