Question

A 68-year-old patient with stable angina experiences chest pain on moderate exertion. According to NICE guidance, which of the following is recommended as first-line pharmacological prophylaxis to reduce angina symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Beta-blocker (e.g., bisoprolol)

Answer

Short-acting nitrate (e.g., GTN spray)

Answer

Long-acting nitrate (e.g., isosorbide mononitrate)

Answer

Ranolazine

Answer

Nicorandil

Practice question

A 68-year-old patient with stable angina experiences chest pain on moderate exertion. According to NICE guidance, which of the following is recommended as first-line pharmacological prophylaxis to reduce angina symptoms?