A 52-Year-Old Is Diagnosed with Primary Hypertension but Has No

question 45

Multiple Choice

A 52-year-old is diagnosed with primary hypertension but has no other health problems. What might be the first consideration for managing the condition?

• A) A beta-adrenergic agonist
• B) An alpha-adrenergic agonist
• C) A recommendation to reduce sodium intake
• D) A calcium channel agonist

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