What is the most appropriate management for this patient?

A HTN patient on bendroflumethiazide 2.5mg/d has come for his routine checkup.

Exam: BP=145/85mmHg.

What is the most appropriate management for this patient?
A . Continue same dose
B . Stop meds
C . Repeat the blood test
D . Increase the dose

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Answer: C

Explanation:

Bendroflumethiazide causes hyponatremia and hypokalemia. But the findings is probably error of test. Hence blood test should be repeated to confirm the level of potassium and sodium.