A 52-year-old woman with newly diagnosed uncomplicated primary hypertension (average automated office blood pressure 158/96 mm Hg) has no diabetes, ch...

Question

A 52-year-old woman with newly diagnosed uncomplicated primary hypertension (average automated office blood pressure 158/96 mm Hg) has no diabetes, chronic kidney disease or cardiovascular disease. Her 10-year cardiovascular risk is calculated at 12%. She is a non-smoker and prefers to start medication alongside lifestyle changes. Which initial pharmacologic agent is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Thiazide-like diuretic such as indapamide

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Short-acting oral clonidine

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Non-cardioselective beta-blocker such as propranolol

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Alpha-blocker such as doxazosin

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Direct vasodilator such as hydralazine

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Uncomplicated hypertension treatment