A 58-year-old on long-term ACE inhibitor presents with new uncontrolled BP (152/92) despite ACEi and amlodipine. Next preferred add-on per HTN guidanc...

Question

A 58-year-old on long-term ACE inhibitor presents with new uncontrolled BP (152/92) despite ACEi and amlodipine. Next preferred add-on per HTN guidance?

Accepted Answer

Thiazide-type diuretic (e.g., chlorthalidone)

Answer

Alpha-blocker

Answer

Loop diuretic

Answer

Direct renin inhibitor

Answer

Minoxidil

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Hypertension (Combination Therapy)

A 58-year-old on long-term ACE inhibitor presents with new uncontrolled BP (152/92) despite ACEi and amlodipine. Next preferred add-on per HTN guidance?