Question

A 58 year old man with type 2 diabetes mellitus is seen in your clinic. His ACR is 6 mg/mmol, eGFR is 75 mL/min/1.73 m², and his average seated blood pressure on three visits is 148/88 mm Hg. Which antihypertensive agent is the most appropriate initial pharmacologic choice?

Accepted Answer

Ramipril

Answer

Hydrochlorothiazide

Answer

Amlodipine

Answer

Atenolol

Answer

Spironolactone

Practice question

A 58 year old man with type 2 diabetes mellitus is seen in your clinic. His ACR is 6 mg/mmol, eGFR is 75 mL/min/1.73 m², and his average seated blood pressure on three visits is 148/88 mm Hg. Which antihypertensive agent is the most appropriate initial pharmacologic choice?