A 55-year-old man has average office BPs 132/82 mm Hg on 3 occasions. 10-year ASCVD risk is 12%. Lifestyle changes have been initiated. What is the re...

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A 55-year-old man has average office BPs 132/82 mm Hg on 3 occasions. 10-year ASCVD risk is 12%. Lifestyle changes have been initiated. What is the recommended next step?

Accepted Answer

Initiate pharmacologic therapy for stage 1 hypertension

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No medications; continue lifestyle modification only

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Start two-drug therapy immediately

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Start aspirin for primary prevention

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Order renin and aldosterone levels before treatment

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Hypertension

A 55-year-old man has average office BPs 132/82 mm Hg on 3 occasions. 10-year ASCVD risk is 12%. Lifestyle changes have been initiated. What is the recommended next step?