A 52-year-old with new hypertension average BP 138/86 mmHg, 10-year ASCVD risk 12%, no CKD/diabetes. Initial management?...

Question

A 52-year-old with new hypertension average BP 138/86 mmHg, 10-year ASCVD risk 12%, no CKD/diabetes. Initial management?

Accepted Answer

Start thiazide or ACEi/ARB plus lifestyle

Answer

Lifestyle only; recheck in 1 year

Answer

Start three-drug therapy

Answer

Start beta-blocker first-line

Answer

No treatment until BP ≥140/90

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Primary Hypertension