01 Apr Ms. Ryan, a 55-year-old school teacher, is checked in by the medical assistant with a blood pressure of 155/92
At her first visit with you, Ms. Ryan, a 55-year-old school teacher, is checked in by the medical assistant with a blood pressure of 155/92. Ms. Ryan reports no history of HTN or CVR disease and is asymptomatic. Repeat BP performed by you gives a reading of 148/85. In addition to ordering labwork and an ECG, you : Group of answer choices Suggest lifestyle modifications such as weight loss, stress reduction, and a DASH diet, and start Ms. Ryan on hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) 12.5 mg daily Suggest lifestyle modifications (as above), refer Ms. Ryan for an exercise stress test, and start a beta blocker daily Suggest lifestyle modifications and start an ACEI Discuss lifestyle modifications and schedule Ms. Ryan back for repeat BP readings in 2-4 weeks
