A 47-year-old man visits the office for a check-up on his newly diagnosed hypertension. A month ago, he was administered a generic variant of lisinopril. An examination of the patient's medication container reveals 15 pills remained from a 30-tablet supply. Otherwise, his medical history is ordinary, and he is not on any other drugs. His blood pressure reading indicates no substantial improvement from a month ago. The serum chemistry panel, which includes potassium and creatinine, remains unchanged from previous results. The patient claims no side effects from the drug yet frequently fails to take it. Which of the following would be the most beneficial to this patient's medication adherence?

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Eductional Objective: Nonadherence is frequent in hypertensive individuals since the disease is often asymptomatic, whereas treatment is expensive, inconvenient, and has severe side effects. The most successful adherence treatments are those that can be readily integrated into the patient's routine or tied to an existing habit.

A 47-Year-Old Man Visits the Office for a Check-Up on His