Question

A 78-year-old woman with stable angina experiences chest pain on exertion, relieved by rest. She is already on aspirin and a statin. Which medication should be added first to improve her angina symptoms according to NICE guidance?

Accepted Answer

Beta-blocker (e.g., bisoprolol)

Answer

Oral nitrate (isosorbide mononitrate)

Answer

Long-acting dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker (e.g., amlodipine)

Answer

Nicorandil

Answer

Ivabradine

Practice question

A 78-year-old woman with stable angina experiences chest pain on exertion, relieved by rest. She is already on aspirin and a statin. Which medication should be added first to improve her angina symptoms according to NICE guidance?