A 52-year-old presents with BP 162/98 mm Hg on two separate visits and no compelling indications. According to US guidelines, which initial pharmacolo...

Question

A 52-year-old presents with BP 162/98 mm Hg on two separate visits and no compelling indications. According to US guidelines, which initial pharmacologic approach is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Start two first-line antihypertensive agents from different classes

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Start one thiazide diuretic only

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Start one ACE inhibitor only

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Defer medications and recheck in 6 months

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Start spironolactone monotherapy

us-usmle-step-2 MCQ (SBA): Hypertension

A 52-year-old presents with BP 162/98 mm Hg on two separate visits and no compelling indications. According to US guidelines, which initial pharmacologic approach is recommended?