Paper I — 2013 September (Supplementary) (2010 Scheme) — Q18

Paper I

2013 September (Supplementary) (2010 Scheme) · 40 marks · 120 min

Question

Anti hypertensives used in emergencies

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Answer

• Sodium nitroprusside (IV infusion)
• Labetalol (IV)

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1. 1Antihypertensives

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