Question

A 56-year-old man presents with persistent high blood pressure readings on multiple occasions (average 158/95 mmHg). He has no end-organ damage. What is the recommended first-line antihypertensive for a patient of his age and no compelling co-morbidities?

Accepted Answer

Calcium channel blocker (e.g., amlodipine)

Answer

Thiazide-like diuretic

Answer

ACE inhibitor (e.g., ramipril)

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Beta-blocker (e.g., atenolol)

Answer

Alpha-blocker (e.g., doxazosin)

Practice question

A 56-year-old man presents with persistent high blood pressure readings on multiple occasions (average 158/95 mmHg). He has no end-organ damage. What is the recommended first-line antihypertensive for a patient of his age and no compelling co-morbidities?