Question

A 65-year-old patient with uncontrolled hypertension despite lifestyle interventions. According to NICE, which medication should be first-line to control blood pressure in a Black African or Caribbean patient under 55 years if a calcium channel blocker is contraindicated?

Accepted Answer

Thiazide-like diuretic (e.g. indapamide)

Answer

ACE inhibitor (e.g. ramipril)

Answer

Angiotensin Receptor Blocker (e.g. losartan)

Answer

Beta-blocker (e.g. atenolol)

Answer

Alpha-blocker (e.g. doxazosin)

Practice question

A 65-year-old patient with uncontrolled hypertension despite lifestyle interventions. According to NICE, which medication should be first-line to control blood pressure in a Black African or Caribbean patient under 55 years if a calcium channel blocker is contraindicated?