A 54-year-old with newly diagnosed hypertension has average office BPs 162/98 mm Hg despite lifestyle changes. No CKD, diabetes, or ASCVD. What is the recommended initial pharmacologic approach?AStart a beta-blocker and reassess in 1 month.BBegin ACE inhibitor monotherapy.CStart spironolactone monotherapy.DInitiate two first-line drugs from different classes (e.g., thiazide diuretic plus ACE inhibitor or CCB).EDefer medications until home BP monitoring confirms averages >=160/100.Check my answer