HTN Findings
Manage episode 402791167 series 3456065
A 56-year-old man with a 10-year history of hypertension (HTN) presents for a primary care visit, stating he has not taken his HTN medications, a calcium channel blocker, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor, and thiazide diuretic for the past 3 months due to “running out of the medication and not getting to the pharmacy.” Today, his blood pressure (BP) is 192/120, and he is without complaint, denying shortness of breath, chest pain or visual changes. He states, “ I just came in today for a visit since I ran out of high blood pressure refills. I need to get back to work in a ½ hour.” His physical examination is normal with the exception of which of the following?
A. S4 heart sound
B. Grade 3 HTN retinopathy
C. Neck vein distension
D. Murmur of aortic regurgitation
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