Question

A 54-year-old man with long-standing hypertension has average home BP 152/92 mm Hg on no meds. According to ACC/AHA, what initial pharmacologic approach is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Start two first-line agents of different classes

Answer

Start one agent only and reassess in 6 months

Answer

Start beta-blocker monotherapy

Answer

Reserve therapy until office BP >=160/100

Answer

Start hydralazine as first-line

Practice question

A 54-year-old man with long-standing hypertension has average home BP 152/92 mm Hg on no meds. According to ACC/AHA, what initial pharmacologic approach is recommended?