Question

A 55-year-old with untreated hypertension has office BPs averaging 150/94 mm Hg. No ASCVD, diabetes, or CKD. According to US guidelines, which initial approach is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Defer therapy until home BP monitoring confirms average >=160/100

Answer

Lifestyle therapy only and recheck in 6 months

Answer

Start one first-line drug and recheck in 1 week

Answer

Begin two first-line agents from different classes

Answer

Start clonidine as first-line monotherapy

Practice question

A 55-year-old with untreated hypertension has office BPs averaging 150/94 mm Hg. No ASCVD, diabetes, or CKD. According to US guidelines, which initial approach is recommended?