An adolescent being seen by the nurse practitioner for a sports physical is identified as having hypertension. On further testing, it is discovered the child has a cardiac abnormality
The initial treatment of secondary hypertension initially involves a. Weight control and diet
b. Treating the underlying disease
c. Administration of digoxin
d. Administration of beta-adrenergic receptor blockers
B
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A Weight control and diet is a non-pharmacologic treatment for primary
hypertension.
B Identification of the underlying disease should be the first step in treating
secondary hypertension.
C Digoxin is indicated in the treatment of congestive heart failure.
D Beta-adrenergic receptor blockers are indicated in the treatment of primary
hypertension.
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