Question

A 72-year-year-old man with hypertension presents with BP 162/96 mm Hg on repeated measurements. No target-organ damage. Which initial step follows ACC/AHA guidance?

Accepted Answer

Initiate two first-line antihypertensives from different classes

Answer

Start no medications; lifestyle only for 6 months

Answer

Start beta-blocker monotherapy first-line

Answer

Start clonidine patch first-line

Answer

Delay treatment until BP ≥180/120 mm Hg

Practice question

A 72-year-year-old man with hypertension presents with BP 162/96 mm Hg on repeated measurements. No target-organ damage. Which initial step follows ACC/AHA guidance?