Essential hypertension Quiz: Ace Your Exams

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A 48-year-old man presents to his primary care physician for a routine check-up. The patient is asymptomatic, has no significant past medical history, and takes no medications. His family history is notable for hypertension in his father and hypothyroidism in his mother. He has a 10-pack-year smoking history and consumes 2-3 alcoholic beverages per week. He reports a sedentary lifestyle with minimal physical activity and a high-sodium diet. BMI is 33 kg/m2. Temperature is 37.1°C (98.9°F), blood pressure is 149/92 mmHg, pulse is 72/min, and respiratory rate is 18/min. Physical examination reveals no retinal changes, carotid or abdominal bruits, cardiac murmurs, or peripheral edema. Pulmonary examination is unremarkable. Which of the following is the best next step in the evaluation of this patient?  

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