A 50-year-old man with a BMI of 32 kg/m² presents for a routine check-up. His blood pressure is 145/95 mmHg on two separate occasions. He has no other...

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A 50-year-old man with a BMI of 32 kg/m² presents for a routine check-up. His blood pressure is 145/95 mmHg on two separate occasions. He has no other medical history. Lifestyle advice has been given. According to NICE NG136, what is the most appropriate next step in managing his hypertension?

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Recheck BP in 1 month with ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM)

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Start amlodipine 5mg OD

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Start ramipril 2.5mg OD

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Start indapamide 2.5mg OD

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Start losartan 50mg OD

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Hypertension Diagnosis

A 50-year-old man with a BMI of 32 kg/m² presents for a routine check-up. His blood pressure is 145/95 mmHg on two separate occasions. He has no other medical history. Lifestyle advice has been given. According to NICE NG136, what is the most appropriate next step in managing his hypertension?