Cаse Summаry K.G. presents tо yоur interprоfessionаl clinic for a follow-up visit. He is being co-managed for hypertension and osteoarthritis and is interested in quitting smoking. Six months ago his family physician recommended diet and exercise; despite a 20-lb weight loss in 3 months, his BP remained elevated, and lisinopril 10 mg daily was initiated approximately 3 months ago. Patient K.G., 65-year-old white male Chief Complaint Follow-up visit; no complaints today; requests help with smoking cessation Active Diagnoses Hypertension (HTN) × 6 months; Osteoarthritis (OA) of knee × 2 years Current Medications Lisinopril 10 mg PO daily × 3 months; Ibuprofen 400 mg PO q6h PRN (taking 2 tabs 1–3×/day) Allergies NKDA Social History Tobacco 1 ppd × 30 years; denies alcohol; low-fat/low-sodium/high-fiber diet; exercises 30 min ×3/wk Family History Father: MI at 55 (living); Mother: died of breast CA at 55 Vitals Today BP 158/92 & 152/94 mm Hg; HR 60; RR 14; Wt 210 lb; Ht 6′0″ (BMI ~28.5) Home BP Log (3 mo) Avg ~155/91 mm Hg (range 150/88 – 166/96) Key Labs Na 138; K 4.0; SCr 1.02; Glu 86; Total chol 250; LDL 184; HDL 38; TG 140 Physical Examination: Pupils equal, round, reactive; EOMI; funduscopic exam without hemorrhages, exudates, or papilledema; no bruits. CV: RRR, no m/r/g. Lungs CTAB. No peripheral edema. NOTE: You will want to use the information presented in this Case Study to answer the following questions.
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