EmpoweRN.com You can learn so much form reviewing Nursing exam (NCLEX) style questions. You can obviously learn from the correct answer, however, understanding why the wrong answer options also incorrect can help you gain further understanding, either in this topic or another. So I really hope you enjoy these questions with complete rationals! To sign up for immediate updates, you can go here: http://empowern.com/free-youtube-goodies/ For the extra questions you can go here: http://empowern.com/2015/04/hypertension/ Cannot wait to see you in the next video!! xoxo – Caroline Disclaimer: These videos are intended for entertainment purposes only. Please follow the policy and procedures that your institution requires. Please note that the views, ideas & opinions expressed on this channel and in the videos on this channel are not necessarily of those of my employer or institution. The views expressed on this channel and in the videos channel do not represent medical advice. If you have specific medical concerns, please contact your physician. In order to protect patient privacy, all patient identifiers in all videos have been deleted or altered. The views expressed on this channel and in the videos on this channel are personal opinions. I am not an expert nor do I dispense medical advice or procedural specifications. The information I present is for general knowledge and entertainment purposes only. You need to refer to your own medical director, teachers and protocols for specific treatment information. It is your responsibility to know how best to treat your patient in your jurisdiction. Which medications are included in the first line of treatment for hypertension? Select all that apply: A. Calcium Channel Blockers B. Potassium-sparing Diuretics C. Thiazide Diuretics D. Angiotensin-converting Enzyme Inhibitors E. Angiotensin Receptor Blockers F. Beta Blockers Answer: A, C, D, E are all included in the first line of treatment for hypertension as recommended by the Eighth report of the Joint National Committee on prevention, detection, evaluation and treatment of high blood pressure (JNC8)-February 2014. “Here we have more current information obtained from recent research!” (JNC8)