Question

A 54-year-old man with hypertension (BP 144/92 mm Hg, repeated) and 10-year ASCVD risk 14% has no CKD or diabetes. According to US hypertension guidance, what is the appropriate initial management?

Accepted Answer

Start one first-line agent (e.g., thiazide, ACEI, ARB, or CCB) and lifestyle

Answer

Lifestyle only; recheck in 6 months

Answer

Start two agents from different classes

Answer

Start alpha-blocker

Answer

Start beta-blocker as first-line

Practice question

A 54-year-old man with hypertension (BP 144/92 mm Hg, repeated) and 10-year ASCVD risk 14% has no CKD or diabetes. According to US hypertension guidance, what is the appropriate initial management?