Question

A 50-year-old man with new diagnosis of hypertension (BP 156/92) and no compelling comorbidities asks about initial drug choice. Which is appropriate first-line?

Accepted Answer

ACE inhibitor, ARB, thiazide diuretic, or CCB

Answer

Beta-blocker only

Answer

Alpha-blocker only

Answer

Hydralazine monotherapy

Answer

Aliskiren monotherapy

Practice question

A 50-year-old man with new diagnosis of hypertension (BP 156/92) and no compelling comorbidities asks about initial drug choice. Which is appropriate first-line?