Therapeutics-Hypertension

General explanation plan:

Explanation points expanded (WCHHPWOL):

The frequency of adverse effects:

Considerations to make before prescribing a drug:

Antihypertensives for people with uncomplicated hypertension:

Treat to target:

Lifestyle changes:

Medication choices:

Patient funding codes:
YJAO

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Basics:

Prescriber details

Patient details

Legible

Name and strength of medicine

Dose and frequency of dose

Period to supply or quantity to supply

Label

Signed and dated

Hand written scripts are required for controlled drugs:

Abbreviations:
In the morning
Night time
Before meals
After meals
With meals
Twice a day
Three times a day
Four times a day
Every four hours
Every six hours
Immediately
As required
If necessary
Supply
Five days
One week
Two months

Defining hypertension:
Stage one (mild)
Stage two (moderate)
Severe
Isolated systolic
Isolated diastolic

In clinic if a patient has stage one hypertension:

Investigating for end organ damage and co-morbidities: