Question

An otherwise healthy 55-year-old patient presents with exertional chest pain. Investigations confirm stable angina. Which is the most appropriate initial pharmacological treatment for symptomatic relief?

Accepted Answer

Sublingual glyceryl trinitrate (GTN)

Answer

Aspirin

Answer

Thiazide diuretic

Answer

Long-acting nitrate

Answer

Verapamil

Practice question

An otherwise healthy 55-year-old patient presents with exertional chest pain. Investigations confirm stable angina. Which is the most appropriate initial pharmacological treatment for symptomatic relief?