Post your answers to the 6 questions corresponding to this week’s content on primary care medication management. Provide your responses and rationales. Support your rationales with high-level evidence. A minimum of 500 words, not including references
Briefly discuss the first-line treatment recommendations from JNC8, and the AHA/ACC for a patient with no other major comorbidities.
What are the recommended medications to start this specific patient on? Please provide the drug class, generic & trade name, and initial starting dose.
Discuss the mechanism of action of each of the drugs you listed.
Discuss the side effect profile of each medication you listed.
Are there any interactions between any of the medications you prescribed?
What other non-pharmacological interventions would be suggested?
