<prompt> Resistant hypeension is when goal not achieved with-4 drugs diuretics2 drugs diuretics3 drugs diuretics5 drugs diuretics  <response>: The term Resistant hypeension refers to patients with blood pressure persistently 14090mm hg despite taking 3 or more antihypeensive drugs including a diuretic. It is more common in patients aged 60 yrs . Resistant hypeension may be related to pseudoresistancehigh office bp and low home bp,non adherent to therapy, identifiable causes of HTNincluding obesity and excessive alcohol intake . Ref:Harrison 20 th edition pg no 1905 