An adolescent being seen by the nurse practitioner for a sports physical is identified as having hypertension.On further testing,it is discovered the child has a cardiac abnormality.The initial treatment of secondary hypertension initially involves
A) Weight control and diet
B) Treating the underlying disease
C) Administration of digoxin
D) Administration of beta-adrenergic receptor blockers

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The initial treatment of secondary hypertension involves treating the underlying disease or condition causing the hypertension. In this case, the cardiac abnormality should be treated to address the hypertension. Weight control, diet, and medication (such as digoxin or beta-adrenergic receptor blockers) may also be used in addition to treating the underlying condition.

An Adolescent Being Seen by the Nurse Practitioner for a Sports