Question

A 58-year-old man on amlodipine for hypertension develops mild bilateral ankle edema. He has normal renal function and remains hypertensive. Which agent should be added next according to NICE?

Accepted Answer

An ACE inhibitor (e.g., lisinopril)

Answer

A loop diuretic (e.g., furosemide)

Answer

A beta-blocker (e.g., bisoprolol)

Answer

A potassium-sparing diuretic (e.g., spironolactone)

Answer

An alpha-blocker (e.g., doxazosin)

Practice question

A 58-year-old man on amlodipine for hypertension develops mild bilateral ankle edema. He has normal renal function and remains hypertensive. Which agent should be added next according to NICE?