A 50-year-old construction worker continues to have elevated BP of 160/100 mmHg after a third agent (thiazide) is added to his anti-hypeensive regimen. Physical examination is normal, electrolytes are normal and he is not taking any over the counter medications. Which is the next helpful step in the diagnosis of this patient?
A 50-year-old construction worker continues to have elevated BP of 160/100 mmHg after a third agent (thiazide) is added to his anti-hypeensive regimen. Physical examination is normal, electrolytes are normal and he is not taking any over the counter medications. Which is the next helpful step in the diagnosis of this patient?
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A 50-year-old construction worker continues to have elevated BP of 160/100 mmHg after a third agent (thiazide) is added to his anti-hypeensive regimen. Physical examination is normal, electrolytes are normal and he is not taking any over the counter medications. Which is the next helpful step in the diagnosis of this patient?
✓ Correct Answer: A. Check pill count
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