Question

An 55-year-old man with a history of type 2 diabetes presents for a routine check-up. His blood pressure readings over 3 separate occasions are consistently around 158/98 mmHg. According to NICE guidelines, what is the most appropriate first-line antihypertensive medication for this patient?

Accepted Answer

ACE inhibitor (e.g. ramipril)

Answer

Calcium channel blocker (e.g. amlodipine)

Answer

Thiazide-like diuretic (e.g. indapamide)

Answer

Beta-blocker (e.g. bisoprolol)

Answer

Alpha-blocker (e.g. doxazosin)

Practice question

An 55-year-old man with a history of type 2 diabetes presents for a routine check-up. His blood pressure readings over 3 separate occasions are consistently around 158/98 mmHg. According to NICE guidelines, what is the most appropriate first-line antihypertensive medication for this patient?