Question

A 50-year-old man with hypertension presents with a severe headache and visual blurring. His BP is 220/120 mmHg. Fundoscopy shows papilloedema. What is the most appropriate initial management?

Accepted Answer

IV labetalol infusion

Answer

Oral amlodipine 10 mg

Answer

Sublingual nifedipine 10 mg

Answer

IV furosemide 40 mg

Answer

Refer for urgent CT head

Practice question

A 50-year-old man with hypertension presents with a severe headache and visual blurring. His BP is 220/120 mmHg. Fundoscopy shows papilloedema. What is the most appropriate initial management?