Question

A 54-year-old with stage 2 hypertension (152/94 mmHg) and 10-year ASCVD risk 14% without compelling indications. Best initial pharmacotherapy strategy?

Accepted Answer

Begin two first-line agents from different classes

Answer

Lifestyle only for 6 months

Answer

Start one drug and recheck in 3 months

Answer

Start clonidine patch

Answer

Start beta-blocker alone

Practice question

A 54-year-old with stage 2 hypertension (152/94 mmHg) and 10-year ASCVD risk 14% without compelling indications. Best initial pharmacotherapy strategy?