mrcgp akt MCQ (SBA): Essential Hypertension

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A 60-year-old woman presents with a new diagnosis of essential hypertension. Her clinic blood pressure is 165/98 mmHg. Home blood pressure monitoring confirms readings consistently above 150/95 mmHg. She has no other significant comorbidities. According to NICE NG136, what is the most appropriate initial antihypertensive medication for this patient?

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