QuestionSBA
QuestionChoice
Indapamide is an example of a thiazide-like diuretic. These diuretics are generally indicated as second or third-line treatments for hypertension if previous medications have proven to be ineffective at sufficiently reducing blood pressure.
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c
Indapamide
QuestionChoice
Candesartan is an example of an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). This (or an ACE inhibitor) would be the recommended first-line treatment option for patients under 55 years of age and of non-Afro-Caribbean origin.
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d
Candesartan
QuestionChoice
As this patient is over the age of 55, a calcium channel blocker is indicated as the first-line treatment for his essential hypertension. Amlodipine is an example of a dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker.
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a
Amlodipine
QuestionChoice
Ramipril is an ACE inhibitor and would be the recommended first-line treatment option if the patient was under 55 years of age and of non-Afro-Caribbean origin.
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b
Ramipril
QuestionChoice
Spironolactone is an aldosterone antagonist which is considered in later stages of hypertension if other medications have proven to be ineffective at sufficiently reducing blood pressure.
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e
Spironolactone
Concept
Chapter
2693
3701
Hypertension
Topic
134
Cardiology
13008
A 58-year-old caucasian male presents to General Practice following a recent diagnosis of hypertension. Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) reveals a blood pressure of 158/94 mmHg. The patient has no other past medical history and is currently not taking any medication.

Which of the following antihypertensive medications should be offered first-line in this case?
a