QuestionSBA
QuestionChoice
Propanolol is an beta blocker used in the management of hypertension, however it is not first line.
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d
Propanolol
QuestionChoice
Spironolactone is an aldosterone antagonist used in the management of hypertension, however it is not first line.
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c
Spironolactone
QuestionChoice
Indapamide is a thiazide-like diuretic used in the management of hypertension, however it is not first line.
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e
Indapamide
QuestionChoice
Ramipril is an angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor which is first line in the treatment of hypertension in patients with diabetes.
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a
Ramipril
QuestionChoice
Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker and is used first line for patients over 55 years, however angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors such as ramipril are first line in diabetic patients.
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b
Amlodipine
Concept
Chapter
2693
3701
Hypertension
Topic
134
Cardiology
13795
A 56 year old patient with a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus is to be started on an antihypertensive following home ambulatory blood pressure readings averaging 150/97 mmHg.

Which of the following anti-hypertensives should he be started on?
a