Table III.
Emergency Department Medication Administration (N=50) (n [%])
| Medication | p.o. | IV |
|---|---|---|
| α/β Blockers | 12 (24) | 14 (28) |
| β Blockers | 7 (14) | 0 |
| Diuretics | 6 (12) | 0 |
| Angiotensin‐converting enzyme inhibitors | 5 (10) | 0 |
| Calcium channel blockers | 4 (8) | 1 (2) |
| Clonidine | 4 (8) | ‐ |
| Angiotensin receptor blockers | 1 (2) | ‐ |
| Nitroglycerin | 3 (6)* | 0 |
| Narcotics | 4 (8) | 1 (2) |
| Acetaminophen | 8 (16) | ‐ |
| Aspirin | 2 (4) | ‐ |
| Nonsteroidal anti‐inflammatories | 1 (2) | 3 (6) |
| Benzodiazepines | 3 (6) | 1 (2) |
| *Nitroglycerin was administered topically in two cases and sublingually in the other. | ||