Patient demonstrates an understanding of the importance of taking antihypertensive medication(s) exactly as prescribed. • Patient reports to prescriber any adverse effects such as dizziness, syncope,...

Patient demonstrates an understanding of the importance of taking antihypertensive medication(s) exactly as prescribed. • Patient reports to prescriber any adverse effects such as dizziness, syncope, excessive fatigue, constipation, and/or changes in sexual functioning while continuing medication regimen unless prescribed by health care provider. • Patient’s blood pressure begins to return to a range as defined by the prescriber and the Joint National Committee.