A 50-year-old Black adult without CKD or HF has stage 1 hypertension (138/86 mm Hg) and 10-year ASCVD risk 12%. Lifestyle changes have been initiated....

Question

A 50-year-old Black adult without CKD or HF has stage 1 hypertension (138/86 mm Hg) and 10-year ASCVD risk 12%. Lifestyle changes have been initiated. Which first-line agent is preferred to start?

Accepted Answer

Chlorthalidone 12.5 mg daily

Answer

Lisinopril 10 mg daily

Answer

Losartan 50 mg daily

Answer

Metoprolol tartrate 50 mg twice daily

Answer

Amlodipine 5 mg daily

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Hypertension

A 50-year-old Black adult without CKD or HF has stage 1 hypertension (138/86 mm Hg) and 10-year ASCVD risk 12%. Lifestyle changes have been initiated. Which first-line agent is preferred to start?