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For patients on antihypertensives, the risk of what condition increases with abrupt withdrawal of medication?

Rebound hypertension

When a patient is taking antihypertensive medication, their body adjusts to the effects of the drug over time. If the medication is abruptly discontinued, the body may react by increasing blood pressure, known as rebound hypertension. This can increase the risk of other conditions such as stroke, but the increase in risk is directly related to the abrupt withdrawal of the medication. Myocardial infarction and chronic kidney disease are not directly affected by abrupt medication withdrawal and may be related to other factors. Therefore, the correct answer is A.

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Myocardial infarction

Stroke

Chronic kidney disease

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