Question

A 58-year-old woman with a 6-year history of type 2 diabetes and microalbuminuria has repeated clinic blood pressures around 138/82 mm Hg despite lifestyle changes. What is the most appropriate blood pressure target for this patient?

Accepted Answer

Less than 130/80 mm Hg

Answer

Less than 150/90 mm Hg

Answer

Less than 140/90 mm Hg

Answer

Less than 120/70 mm Hg

Answer

No specific target; treat symptoms only

Practice question

A 58-year-old woman with a 6-year history of type 2 diabetes and microalbuminuria has repeated clinic blood pressures around 138/82 mm Hg despite lifestyle changes. What is the most appropriate blood pressure target for this patient?