Question

A 54-year-old with newly diagnosed stage 2 hypertension (152/96 mm Hg) and no compelling indications. According to guideline-directed initial therapy, what is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Start two first-line agents from different classes

Answer

Start lifestyle only and recheck in 6 months

Answer

Start one antihypertensive agent

Answer

Start β-blocker monotherapy

Answer

Start clonidine patch

Practice question

A 54-year-old with newly diagnosed stage 2 hypertension (152/96 mm Hg) and no compelling indications. According to guideline-directed initial therapy, what is recommended?