Question

A 64-year-old with stage 2 hypertension (158/92) and no comorbidities needs initial drug therapy. Which is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Start two first-line agents from different classes

Answer

Start one first-line agent only

Answer

Delay therapy for 3 months of lifestyle

Answer

Start beta blocker as first-line

Answer

Start hydralazine as first-line

Practice question

A 64-year-old with stage 2 hypertension (158/92) and no comorbidities needs initial drug therapy. Which is recommended?