Hypertension

According to the JNC 8 Hypertension Guideline Algorithm, there are strategies A, B, and C for hypertension management.

1. Choose one of the three strategies and discuss specific medications that may be used for the given strategy along with your rationale (half-life, onset).

2.Your treatment plan may be for a hypertensive crisis patient OR for a patient with chronic uncontrolled hypertension.

3. Explain why this strategy is appropriate for your patient and provide an example of why the strategy you chose may not be appropriate for other patients.

Pick any strategies for HTN management and let’s pick hypertensive crisis patient.