Question

A 50-year-old man is reviewed in clinic. He has a 10-year history of hypertension. His most recent BP reading is 165/95 mmHg despite being compliant with a thiazide-like diuretic and a calcium channel blocker. Which additional medication class is recommended as the next step in management?

Accepted Answer

ACE inhibitor or ARB

Answer

Alpha-blocker (e.g., doxazosin)

Answer

Beta-blocker

Answer

Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist

Answer

Vasodilator (e.g., hydralazine)

Practice question

A 50-year-old man is reviewed in clinic. He has a 10-year history of hypertension. His most recent BP reading is 165/95 mmHg despite being compliant with a thiazide-like diuretic and a calcium channel blocker. Which additional medication class is recommended as the next step in management?