A patient with hypertension says, “My blood pressure is normal today, so I can skip my medicine.” Which response is best?
Correct answer: A. A normal reading may show that the medicine is controlling your pressure
- A. A normal reading may show that the medicine is controlling your pressure
- B. You should take the medicine only when symptoms appear
- C. You can stop treatment once readings improve for one week
- D. Missing doses is safe if you avoid salty food that day
Explanation
A normal reading may reflect effective treatment rather than permanent resolution of hypertension. Antihypertensive medicines should be taken as prescribed because hypertension is often symptomless and can return when doses are missed.
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