Patient states the importance of taking antihypertensive drug therapy as prescribed to maintain normal to near-normal blood pressure control. • Patient regains control of hypertension with a return of...

Patient states the importance of taking antihypertensive drug therapy as prescribed to maintain normal to near-normal blood pressure control. • Patient regains control of hypertension with a return of blood pressure to below the ranges set by the Joint National Committee, such as a systolic blood pressure of 120 to 139 mm Hg and/or a diastolic blood pressure of 80 to 89 mm Hg. • Patient states the importance of keeping follow-up appointments with prescriber as well as monitoring blood pressure.