During a regular physical exam Mr. Johnson, who is moderately overweight and claims to smoke 10 to 15 cigarettes per day, records a blood pressure reading of 141/91. What might you tell Mr. Johnson concerning his blood pressure? Should he be put on antihypertensive medication?
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