A 64-year-old with uncontrolled hypertension (158/96) and diabetes is started on ACE inhibitor and thiazide. After 2 weeks, BP is 132/80. What is the ...

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A 64-year-old with uncontrolled hypertension (158/96) and diabetes is started on ACE inhibitor and thiazide. After 2 weeks, BP is 132/80. What is the next best step?

Accepted Answer

Continue current therapy and reassess; goal

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Add beta blocker immediately

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Add spironolactone for all

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Stop ACE inhibitor once BP

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Target SBP

us-usmle-step-2 MCQ (SBA): BP Targets in Diabetes/CKD

A 64-year-old with uncontrolled hypertension (158/96) and diabetes is started on ACE inhibitor and thiazide. After 2 weeks, BP is 132/80. What is the next best step?