• [Fan Favorite] Hypertension Therapy

  • Dec 16 2024
  • Length: 9 mins
  • Podcast

[Fan Favorite] Hypertension Therapy

  • Summary

  • As we step away for a holiday break, we’re excited to revisit some of the most popular episodes of the FNP Certification Q & A Podcast. These listener favorites have informed, inspired, and empowered aspiring NPs on their journey to certification success. Enjoy some of our favorites. We'll catch you in 2025 with fresh questions from Dr. Fitzgerald!

    Saundra is a 72-year-old with hypertension who is on an appropriate dose of an ACE inhibitor with adherence. Today’s BP= 152/96 and is without HTN-related complaint. Physical exam is unremarkable.She has a history of well-controlled asthma and is using ICS/LABA therapy. Due to osteoarthritis, she reports, “I get up slowly. Sometimes I do not get the bathroom on time and I lose my urine control.” Which of the following represents the next best step in Saundra’s HTN therapy?

    A.Advise that her BP is in an acceptable range

    B. Thiazide diuretic therapy should be initiated

    C. Add a CCB to her current therapy

    D. A beta blocker represents the optimal additional therapy
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