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What is the safest hypertensive drug that i can use as first aid for client with 140/100 bp?
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Not emergent: More damage is done trying to lower BP quickly than from high bp. 140/100 is mildly elevated and is not harmful over the shortrun. High BP causes damage over many years. That said, the first line drug is hydrochlorothiazide which is dirt cheap, has only rare side effects, and has excellent outcome data.
Answered 6/10/2014
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