Question

A 58-year-old with average ASCVD risk presents with BP 150/95 mm Hg on two visits, ASCVD 10-year risk 12%. Best initial pharmacotherapy per current US guideline?

Accepted Answer

Start two first-line agents from different classes

Answer

Start one agent only (any class)

Answer

Delay drugs; lifestyle only 6 months

Answer

Start beta blocker monotherapy

Answer

Start clonidine patch

Practice question

A 58-year-old with average ASCVD risk presents with BP 150/95 mm Hg on two visits, ASCVD 10-year risk 12%. Best initial pharmacotherapy per current US guideline?