Question

A 52-year-old with BP 150/95 mm Hg (confirmed on multiple visits), no ASCVD, normal renal function. According to US guidelines, initial therapy should be:

Accepted Answer

Initiate two first-line agents from different classes.

Answer

Single thiazide diuretic only.

Answer

No medications; lifestyle only for 6 months.

Answer

Beta-blocker monotherapy as first-line.

Answer

Alpha-blocker monotherapy as first-line.

Practice question

A 52-year-old with BP 150/95 mm Hg (confirmed on multiple visits), no ASCVD, normal renal function. According to US guidelines, initial therapy should be: