Question

A 50-year-old man with newly diagnosed hypertension has no other comorbidities. According to NICE guidelines, what is the most appropriate first-line antihypertensive?

Accepted Answer

ACE inhibitor (e.g., Ramipril)

Answer

Thiazide-like diuretic

Answer

Calcium channel blocker

Answer

Beta-blocker

Answer

Alpha-blocker

Practice question

A 50-year-old man with newly diagnosed hypertension has no other comorbidities. According to NICE guidelines, what is the most appropriate first-line antihypertensive?