A 55-year-old patient presents with persistent hypertension despite optimal lifestyle measures. According to guidelines, which is the next best step i...

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A 55-year-old patient presents with persistent hypertension despite optimal lifestyle measures. According to guidelines, which is the next best step in pharmacological management?

Accepted Answer

Calcium-channel blocker

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Thiazide-like diuretic

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Beta-blocker

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ACE inhibitor

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Alpha-blocker

Hypertension — UKMLA MCQ

A 55-year-old patient presents with persistent hypertension despite optimal lifestyle measures. According to guidelines, which is the next best step in pharmacological management?