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HTN is defined as: - ANSWER SBP 140 or DBP 90 Diagnosis of HTN should be based on: - ANSWER several BP readings over 1-2 weeks, not just 1 BP reading HTN treatment goal is: - ANSWER to reduce cardiovascular and renal morbidity and mortality The most common form of HTN is: - ANSWER primary or essential HTN The target SBP for patients ages 65-79 is: - ANSWER 140 The target SBP for patents 80 years and older is: - ANSWER 145 The normal BP category as defined by JNC 7 is: - ANSWER SBP 120 AND DBP 80 The prehypertension BP category as defined by JNC 7 is: - ANSWER SBP 120-139 OR DBP 80-89 The hypertension BP category as defined by JNC 7 is: - ANSWER SBP 140 OR DBP 90 Stage 2 hypertension is defined by JNC 7 is: - ANSWER SBP AND DBP in different categories (ex. 160/92) A 30-year-old man in for annual examination. On last exam one year ago, BP was 120/70. Patient has no complaints. On examination, vital signs: BP 158/90, P 88, R 20, T 98.6, BMI 34 kg. Rest of examination showed normal results. What would your next step be? A. start antihypertensive therapy with one agent B. start antihypertensive therapy with two agents C. check BP two more times in the next 2 weeks D. send patient to ER - ANSWER C. check BP two more times in the next 2 weeks Your last patient of the day is a 72-year-old woman with several chronic medical problems including: Hypertension, hyperlipidemia, osteoarthritis, anemia, and diabetes mellitus type 2. Current medications consist of HCTZ, atorvastatin, acetaminophen, ferrous sulfate, and metformin. Patient brings in her BP log which shows BP readings between 152/92 to 160/96 over the past three months. Potassium is 4.9 (normal 3.5-5.5). Your next best action is to: