A 66-year-old man has BP 146/92 despite lifestyle changes. Which initial drug classes are considered first-line for most adults?...

Question

A 66-year-old man has BP 146/92 despite lifestyle changes. Which initial drug classes are considered first-line for most adults?

Accepted Answer

ACE inhibitor, ARB, thiazide-like diuretic, or dihydropyridine CCB

Answer

Beta blocker, alpha blocker, central alpha-2 agonist

Answer

Loop diuretic, direct renin inhibitor, hydralazine

Answer

Nitrate, non-DHP CCB, minoxidil

Answer

Any class has equal evidence

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Hypertension Pharmacotherapy