Question

A 60-year-old patient on amlodipine for hypertension remains above target blood pressure. Their current BP is 158/92 mmHg. According to NICE, which additional class of drug is most appropriate to add?

Accepted Answer

Thiazide-like diuretic

Answer

ACE inhibitor

Answer

Beta-blocker

Answer

Alpha-blocker

Answer

Renin inhibitor

Practice question

A 60-year-old patient on amlodipine for hypertension remains above target blood pressure. Their current BP is 158/92 mmHg. According to NICE, which additional class of drug is most appropriate to add?