SAQ 2015 – Severe headache, visual symptoms and hypertension

A 60-year-old woman presents with severe gradual-onset headache, blurred vision and new confusion.

Observations are GCS 13 (E3 V4 M6), RR 20/min, SpO2 96% on room air, HR 60/min, BP 190/130 mmHg and temperature 37.0 C.

You diagnose hypertensive encephalopathy.

List four differential diagnoses, excluding hypertensive encephalopathy.

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Define hypertensive emergency.

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Define hypertensive urgency.

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Complete the table with four drugs that could be used, including route, one advantage and one disadvantage for each.

(Marked out of 4.0)
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State the treatment goal for her blood pressure.

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Total Score: 0 / 12

Percentage: 0%