, basic metabolic panel, urinalysis, EKG, A1c, other tests), as appropriate ii. If the answer is No to Box 10, then Box 15, in the shape of a rectangle: Screen blood pressure periodically; address other CV risk factors (including healthy diet and physical activity); in patients with known or suspected target organ damage (see Sidebar 3), consider possibility of masked HTN (consider HBPM or ABPM) b. If the answer is No to Box 9, then Box 15, in the shape of a rectangle: Screen blood pressure periodically; address other CV risk factors (including healthy diet and physical activity); in patients with known or suspected target organ damage (see Sidebar 3), consider possibility of masked HTN (consider HBPM or ABPM) 5. Box 11 connects to Box 12, in the shape of a hexagon, asks the question: Is secondary cause suspected? a. If the answer is Yes to Box 12, then Box 13, in the shape of a rectangle: Evaluate, as indicated; consider referral i. Box 13 connects to Box 14, in the shape of an oval: Initiate treatment (go to Module B) b. If the answer is No to Box 12, then Box 14, in the shape of an oval: Initiate treatment (go to Module B) B. Module B: Treatment 1. Module B begins with Box 16, in the shape of a rounded rectangle: Patient appropriate for HTN treatment 2. Box 16 connects to Box 17, in the shape of a rectangle: Determine blood pressure goal (see Sidebar 4) 3. Box 17 connects to Box 18, in the shape of a rectangle, asks the question: Implement SDM to assess patient values and preferences; assess the need for and implement lifestyle modification. Is the patient willing to engage in pharmacotherapy? a. 