Question

A 48-year-old man of Black African family origin has persistent clinic blood pressures around 162/98 mmHg confirmed by ABPM. No diabetes or CKD. According to NICE, which single agent is the most appropriate initial therapy?

Accepted Answer

Amlodipine 5 mg once daily

Answer

Ramipril 5 mg once daily

Answer

Indapamide 2.5 mg once daily

Answer

Doxazosin 4 mg once daily

Answer

Atenolol 50 mg once daily

Practice question

A 48-year-old man of Black African family origin has persistent clinic blood pressures around 162/98 mmHg confirmed by ABPM. No diabetes or CKD. According to NICE, which single agent is the most appropriate initial therapy?