Question

A 62-year-old with headache, confusion, and BP 220/120 mm Hg has papilledema and acute kidney injury. What is the initial BP target?

Accepted Answer

Lower MAP by 20-25% within the first hour

Answer

Lower SBP to <120 mm Hg within 1 hour

Answer

Lower DBP to <80 mm Hg immediately

Answer

Give oral antihypertensives and observe

Answer

No BP reduction in the first 6 hours

Practice question

A 62-year-old with headache, confusion, and BP 220/120 mm Hg has papilledema and acute kidney injury. What is the initial BP target?