Question

A 64-year-old man with new hypertension and average home BP 152/92 mm Hg has no comorbidities. According to current guidance, what initial therapy is preferred?

Accepted Answer

Any one of: thiazide-type diuretic, ACEi/ARB, or CCB

Answer

Beta-blocker monotherapy

Answer

Clonidine patch

Answer

Hydralazine

Answer

No therapy until evidence of end-organ damage

Practice question

A 64-year-old man with new hypertension and average home BP 152/92 mm Hg has no comorbidities. According to current guidance, what initial therapy is preferred?