Question

A 54-year-old male with type 2 diabetes and newly diagnosed hypertension (BP 150/95 mmHg) has normal renal function. Which first-line antihypertensive is recommended for him according to NICE guidelines?

Accepted Answer

ACE inhibitor

Answer

Calcium channel blocker

Answer

Thiazide diuretic

Answer

Beta-blocker

Answer

Alpha-blocker

Practice question

A 54-year-old male with type 2 diabetes and newly diagnosed hypertension (BP 150/95 mmHg) has normal renal function. Which first-line antihypertensive is recommended for him according to NICE guidelines?