Question

A 58-year-old with untreated BPs averaging 152/96 mm Hg presents for care. What initial management is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Start two first-line antihypertensive drugs from different classes

Answer

Lifestyle change only

Answer

Start a single first-line antihypertensive agent

Answer

Start a beta blocker and clonidine

Answer

Defer therapy until home BP monitor is obtained

Practice question

A 58-year-old with untreated BPs averaging 152/96 mm Hg presents for care. What initial management is recommended?