A nurse is caring for a client that is newly diagnosed with hypertension.
The client noted that the provider will prescribe a medication to treat angina and hypertension.
Which of the following medications should the nurse expect the provider to prescribe?

Choice A rationale

Metoprolol is a beta-blocker used to manage hypertension and other cardiovascular conditions, but it is not a vasodilator used for hypertensive crises.

Choice B rationale

Metformin is an oral hypoglycemic agent used to manage type 2 diabetes and has no role in treating hypertension or hypertensive crises.

Choice C rationale

Lisinopril is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor used to manage hypertension and heart failure, but it is not typically used for hypertensive crises.

Choice D rationale

Nitroglycerin is a potent vasodilator used to rapidly lower blood pressure in hypertensive crises. It works by dilating blood vessels, thus reducing blood pressure effectively. .

Choice A rationale

Warfarin is an anticoagulant that is used to prevent venous thrombosis and thromboembolic events by inhibiting the synthesis of vitamin K-dependent clotting factors.

Choice B rationale

Warfarin is not used to prevent angina pectoris, which is typically managed with nitrates, beta-blockers, or calcium channel blockers.

Choice C rationale

Warfarin is not used to treat bradycardia, which is usually managed with medications like atropine or pacemaker implantation.

Choice D rationale

Warfarin is not used to treat hypertension. Antihypertensive medications such as ACE inhibitors, beta-blockers, or diuretics are used for this purpose.