A 63-year-old with hypertension (BP 146/92), 10-year ASCVD risk 12%, no CKD/diabetes. Initial therapy per US guideline?...

Question

A 63-year-old with hypertension (BP 146/92), 10-year ASCVD risk 12%, no CKD/diabetes. Initial therapy per US guideline?

Accepted Answer

Start antihypertensive medication plus lifestyle

Answer

Lifestyle only

Answer

No meds until BP >= 150/100

Answer

Start dual therapy only if BP >= 160/100

Answer

Start beta-blocker first-line for all

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Hypertension (Stage 1)