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Sick visit from patient with 20-year history of HTN
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A 76 year-old man with a 20-year history of HTN presents for a sick visit in the primary care clinic, stating, “I do not think that new medicine agrees with me.” Until recently, his BP was at goal with an ARB, but about 1 week ago, due to continued elevated readings, a second BP med, a thiazide diuretic, was added. Which of the following is most likely to be reported by this patient?
A. “Since I started on the medicine, I passed out and woke up on the floor 4 times.”
B. “About 2 days after I started the new medicine, I started feeling lightheaded when I stand up quickly.”
C.” After starting the new medication, I feel like the room is spinning around me.”
D. “I’ve had chest pain and sweating off and on since I started the new medication.”
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