Question

A 52-year-old White British man is diagnosed with stage 2 hypertension confirmed on ambulatory monitoring (average 168/96 mmHg). He has no diabetes, chronic kidney disease or cardiovascular disease. Which antihypertensive drug class is the most appropriate first-line treatment?

Accepted Answer

ACE inhibitor

Answer

Thiazide-like diuretic

Answer

Dihydropyridine calcium-channel blocker

Answer

Beta-blocker

Answer

Alpha-blocker

Practice question

A 52-year-old White British man is diagnosed with stage 2 hypertension confirmed on ambulatory monitoring (average 168/96 mmHg). He has no diabetes, chronic kidney disease or cardiovascular disease. Which antihypertensive drug class is the most appropriate first-line treatment?