ABPMR PM&R Practice Questions - ABPMR Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation Part I Written Examination Exam

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A 58-year-old man with a C5 AIS A SCI becomes acutely flushed with blood pressure 210/115 mmHg, pounding headache, and diaphoresis above the level of injury. What is the FIRST step in management?

Place the patient in the upright seated position and loosen constrictive clothing Administer IV labetalol immediately Lay the patient flat and elevate the legs Order a stat head CT to evaluate for intracranial hemorrhage

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Place the patient in the upright seated position and loosen constrictive clothing

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