A nurse is caring for a client who is newly diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate to administer to the client?

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

Controlled substances have a potential for dependence because they can cause physical and psychological dependence when misused. The dependence is characterized by withdrawal symptoms when the substance is not used, and it is a key factor in the regulation of these substances.

Choice D rationale

Controlled substances have a Schedule classification as mandated by the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). The schedule classification indicates the potential for abuse and medical use, with Schedule I substances having the highest potential for abuse and no accepted medical use, while Schedule V substances have the lowest potential for abuse.