Question

70-year-old man presents with persistent high blood pressure (BP 165/95 mmHg) on repeated readings. He has no comorbidities. According to current UK guidelines, what is the first-line antihypertensive medication for him?

Accepted Answer

Calcium channel blocker

Answer

ACE inhibitor

Answer

Angiotensin II receptor blocker

Answer

Beta-blocker

Answer

Thiazide-like diuretic

Practice question

70-year-old man presents with persistent high blood pressure (BP 165/95 mmHg) on repeated readings. He has no comorbidities. According to current UK guidelines, what is the first-line antihypertensive medication for him?