Question

A 48-year-old woman is diagnosed with essential hypertension (average clinic BP 165/98 mmHg). She is of Black African family origin and has no other medical conditions. According to NICE guidelines, what is the most appropriate initial antihypertensive medication?

Accepted Answer

Amlodipine

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Ramipril

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Losartan

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Bisoprolol

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Indapamide

Practice question

A 48-year-old woman is diagnosed with essential hypertension (average clinic BP 165/98 mmHg). She is of Black African family origin and has no other medical conditions. According to NICE guidelines, what is the most appropriate initial antihypertensive medication?