A 66-year-old with ischemic stroke last year presents with BP 148/90 mm Hg on thiazide. Which antihypertensive class is preferred to add for secondary...

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A 66-year-old with ischemic stroke last year presents with BP 148/90 mm Hg on thiazide. Which antihypertensive class is preferred to add for secondary stroke prevention?

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ACE inhibitor

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Alpha blocker

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Hydralazine

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Minoxidil

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No change needed

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Secondary Stroke Prevention

A 66-year-old with ischemic stroke last year presents with BP 148/90 mm Hg on thiazide. Which antihypertensive class is preferred to add for secondary stroke prevention?