Question

A 54-year-old with untreated hypertension has clinic BP 162/98 mm Hg on two separate visits. No compelling indications. According to ACC/AHA, what is appropriate initial pharmacotherapy?

Accepted Answer

Initiate two first‑line agents of different classes

Answer

Start one agent and recheck in 6 months

Answer

Start clonidine patch

Answer

Start hydralazine monotherapy

Answer

Lifestyle modification only for 3 months

Practice question

A 54-year-old with untreated hypertension has clinic BP 162/98 mm Hg on two separate visits. No compelling indications. According to ACC/AHA, what is appropriate initial pharmacotherapy?