Module 04: Gerontology Health Care of the Elderly (Assessment)
A 78-year-old lady has generally been very well but has recently seen the gynaecologist for incontinence at which point hypertension was noted. Examination reveals a well patient with a BMI of 25, a pulse of 78 beats per minute, a blood pressure of 190/80 mmHg and normal heart sounds.
Fundal examination reveals silver wiring.
Which of the following class of drugs would be the most appropriate to treat this patient’s hypertension?
A. Calcium antagonist
B. Thiazide diuretic
C. Beta-blocker
D. ACE inhibitor
E. Alpha-Blockers
A 78-year-old lady has generally been very well but has recently seen the gynaecologist for incontinence at which point hypertension was noted. Examination reveals a well patient with a BMI of 25, a pulse of 78 beats per minute, a blood pressure of 190/80 mmHg and normal heart sounds.
Fundal examination reveals silver wiring.
Which of the following class of drugs would be the most appropriate to treat this patient’s hypertension?
A. Calcium antagonist
B. Thiazide diuretic
C. Beta-blocker
D. ACE inhibitor
E. Alpha-Blockers