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A 62-year-old man with stable angina on bisoprolol and aspirin presents for crown preparation on tooth 36. Blood pressure is 168/94 mmHg seated. Which pre-operative action is most appropriate before elective dental treatment?

Proceed without modification because blood pressure is below 180/110 mmHg Prescribe prophylactic amoxicillin because of cardiac disease Administer oral diazepam 10 mg and proceed immediately Postpone elective treatment and refer for medical review because systolic pressure exceeds 160 mmHg

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Postpone elective treatment and refer for medical review because systolic pressure exceeds 160 mmHg

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