A 54-year-old man with hypertension has average home BP 148/92 mm Hg despite lifestyle therapy. No diabetes, CKD, or ASCVD. Which initial pharmacologi...

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A 54-year-old man with hypertension has average home BP 148/92 mm Hg despite lifestyle therapy. No diabetes, CKD, or ASCVD. Which initial pharmacologic approach is appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Start two agents from different classes at standard doses

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Start amlodipine alone

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Start clonidine patch

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Start spironolactone as first-line

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Start hydralazine monotherapy

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A 54-year-old man with hypertension has average home BP 148/92 mm Hg despite lifestyle therapy. No diabetes, CKD, or ASCVD. Which initial pharmacologic approach is appropriate?