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Teaching Patients to Tame Their Hypertension
By: Brian McDonough, M.D., FAAFP

Controlling hypertension can require a complex regimen of drugs, each with its own actions, adverse effects, and nursing considerations. Review what you need to know about the six classes of antihypertensives and what you need to teach your patients. 

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