A 44-year-old man of Black African origin has persistent stage 2 hypertension (clinic BP 158/96 mmHg). He has no diabetes or CKD. First-line treatment...

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A 44-year-old man of Black African origin has persistent stage 2 hypertension (clinic BP 158/96 mmHg). He has no diabetes or CKD. First-line treatment?

Accepted Answer

Calcium-channel blocker (amlodipine)

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ACE inhibitor (ramipril)

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Angiotensin receptor blocker

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Thiazide-like diuretic (indapamide)

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Beta-blocker (bisoprolol)

mrcgp akt MCQ (SBA): Primary Hypertension

A 44-year-old man of Black African origin has persistent stage 2 hypertension (clinic BP 158/96 mmHg). He has no diabetes or CKD. First-line treatment?