SAQ 125 – Cardiovascular – severe hypertension with headache

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A 65 year old woman presents with a severe headache.

She is otherwise asymptomatic and takes no regular medications.

Her observations are: BP 245/130 mmHg, HR 80 bpm, respiratory rate 18 bpm, temperature 36 C, oxygen saturation 100% room air, GCS 15.

List four (4) key examination findings to seek on your examination. List why each sign is important.

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Examination finding Why is this sign important?
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List four (4) drug options for the management of her blood pressure. For each state your initial dose and route.

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Drug option Dose / route
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