A hypertensive patient on bendroflumethiazide 2.5mg/d has come for his routine checkup. Examination: BP 145/85mmHg. Lab investigation: K+ 5.9, Na+ 137. What is the most appropriate management for this patient?
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The key is E. Repeat the blood test. [Bendroflumethiazide causes hyponatremia and hypokalemia.
But the findings are opposite which is probably error of test. Hence blood test should be repeated to
confirm the level of potassium and sodium].
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