A 56-year-old man with a history of type 2 diabetes presents with persistent blood pressure readings averaging 155/95 mmHg. According to NICE guidelin...

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A 56-year-old man with a history of type 2 diabetes presents with persistent blood pressure readings averaging 155/95 mmHg. According to NICE guidelines, what is the most appropriate first-line antihypertensive medication for him?

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ACE inhibitor

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Thiazide-like diuretic

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Calcium channel blocker

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Beta-blocker

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Alpha-blocker

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Hypertension

A 56-year-old man with a history of type 2 diabetes presents with persistent blood pressure readings averaging 155/95 mmHg. According to NICE guidelines, what is the most appropriate first-line antihypertensive medication for him?