Patient states the rationale for both pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic treatment of hypertension or other indications for drug therapy. • Patient states importance of adhering with the medication...

Patient states the rationale for both pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic treatment of hypertension or other indications for drug therapy.

• Patient states importance of adhering with the medication therapy regimen and taking medication as prescribed.

• Patient reports effective blood pressure lowering or other treatment with an adrenergic blocker without risks and complications such as syncope, dizziness, and hypotension.

• Patient demonstrates the correct method of selfmeasurement of blood pressure using a digital cuff device.

• Patient states the conditions that may occur of which the prescriber must be informed immediately, such as palpitations, chest pain, insomnia, and excessive agitation.