A 62-year-old with long-standing hypertension asks about first-line classes. Which are preferred initial options?...

Question

A 62-year-old with long-standing hypertension asks about first-line classes. Which are preferred initial options?

Accepted Answer

ACE inhibitor/ARB, thiazide-type diuretic, or CCB

Answer

Beta-blocker routinely for all

Answer

Alpha-blocker first-line

Answer

Hydralazine first-line

Answer

Clonidine first-line

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