Question

60-year-old male newly diagnosed with hypertension, no other comorbidities, and a blood pressure of 150/95 mmHg. What is the recommended first-line antihypertensive?

Accepted Answer

ACE inhibitor

Answer

Thiazide-like diuretic

Answer

Calcium-channel blocker

Answer

Beta-blocker

Answer

Alpha-blocker

Practice question

60-year-old male newly diagnosed with hypertension, no other comorbidities, and a blood pressure of 150/95 mmHg. What is the recommended first-line antihypertensive?