Question

A 55-year-old with stage 2 hypertension (average 152/96 mm Hg) and no end-organ damage presents for initial management. According to US guidelines, which is the recommended pharmacotherapy approach?

Accepted Answer

Start two antihypertensive agents of different classes

Answer

Start one agent and re-evaluate in 6 months

Answer

Delay meds; intensive lifestyle change only

Answer

Start a beta-blocker monotherapy

Answer

Begin spironolactone monotherapy

Practice question

A 55-year-old with stage 2 hypertension (average 152/96 mm Hg) and no end-organ damage presents for initial management. According to US guidelines, which is the recommended pharmacotherapy approach?