This course Acute Hypertension Protocol offers 0.25 Continuing Professional Education ... show more

This course Acute Hypertension Protocol offers 0.25 Continuing Professional Education credits. To claim the credits, the course must be completed prior to 9/6/2026. Once your evaluation is complete, under Main Menu in SiTEL click on the CloudCME link and click on My CE/ Transcript to find the credits the next business day.

Rapid lowering of blood pressure and/or use of IV antihypertensive agents has been identified as a safety risk for patients in the ED and inpatient settings. MedStar has established new guidelines for the safe management of markedly elevated blood pressure in adult patients presenting to the emergency department and inpatient settings. This activity reviews the new guidelines and how it will affect nursing associates in both the inpatient and emergency department settings.

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