A Patient Who Has Had a Previous Myocardial Infarction Has

question 7

Multiple Choice

A patient who has had a previous myocardial infarction has a blood pressure of 135/82 mm Hg.The patient's body mass index is 28,and the patient has a fasting plasma glucose of 105 mg/dL.The primary care NP should prescribe:

• A) an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor.
• B) a thiazide diuretic.
• C) lifestyle modifications.
• D) a calcium-channel blocker.

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Definitions:

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