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Hypertensive patient taking lisinopril has BP rise to 150/95 after anesthesia. What to do?

  1. No modification needed — within acceptable range
  2. Administer 10mg lisinopril immediately
  3. Stop treatment and send to emergency room
  4. Administer sublingual nitroglycerin
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Correct answer: A. No modification needed — within acceptable range

150/95 mmHg with a known hypertensive patient already on antihypertensives = no immediate intra-procedure intervention required. Standard threshold for stopping dental treatment = ≥180/110 mmHg. Administering additional antihypertensives intra-procedure is inappropriate.

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