Question

An asymptomatic 50-year-old man presents with a blood pressure of 158 over 96 mmHg on repeated readings over several weeks. He has no significant past medical history. According to current guidelines, what is the best initial step in management

Accepted Answer

Lifestyle modifications and home blood pressure monitoring

Answer

Start a thiazide diuretic

Answer

Start an ACE inhibitor

Answer

Refer for urgent specialist evaluation

Answer

Begin combination antihypertensive therapy

Practice question

An asymptomatic 50-year-old man presents with a blood pressure of 158 over 96 mmHg on repeated readings over several weeks. He has no significant past medical history. According to current guidelines, what is the best initial step in management