Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course the learner should be able to:

• Characterize the different stages of high blood pressure including elevated blood pressure, Stage 1 hypertension, Stage 2 hypertension, and hypertensive crisis.
• Distinguish between primary (also known as essential) and secondary hypertension.
• Describe two myths associated with the symptoms of hypertension.
• Name three factors implicated in the development of hypertension.
• Identify three components of the DASH diet.
• Name one antihypertensive agent identified by JNC 8 for initial treatment of black hypertensive patients.
• List three class side effects associated with the use of beta blockers.
• Identify one advantage of combination drug product use to treat hypertension.
• Describe one potentially neurologic abnormality that is associated with a hypertensive emergency.