Description

A 68-year-old male with a history of hypertension presents to the Emergency Department with 3 days of worsening headache. He is currently taking HCTZ 25mg daily. Blood pressure on arrival is 220/112. HR 100. No chest pain, no shortness of breath, no abdominal pain. No illness or fever. His neurological exam is normal. Identify the medications (dose, route, frequency) you would order for this patient. Explain your rationale for each agent prescribed.