Question

A 75-year-old patient on antihypertensive therapy complains of swollen ankles. He is on amlodipine, ramipril, and atorvastatin. His blood pressure remains high at 158/92 mmHg. Which step is most appropriate to help reduce his ankle swelling and control blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

Reduce amlodipine dose and add a thiazide diuretic

Answer

Stop ramipril and add a diuretic

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Add a beta-blocker and continue all medications

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Stop atorvastatin and start a different statin

Answer

Advise compression stockings for ankle swelling

Practice question

A 75-year-old patient on antihypertensive therapy complains of swollen ankles. He is on amlodipine, ramipril, and atorvastatin. His blood pressure remains high at 158/92 mmHg. Which step is most appropriate to help reduce his ankle swelling and control blood pressure?