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Correct. Due to this man having pre-existing diabetes the first line drug group should be a ACE inhibitor or ARB. Ramipril is a commonly used ACE inhibitor.
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a
Ramipril
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Incorrect. Amlodipine is an example of a calcium channel blocker, which would be first line if the patient was over 55, was from an African-Caribbean origin
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b
Amlodipine
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Incorrect. Indapamide is an example of a thiazide-like diuretic which is an option if first line treatments fail to control the blood pressure.
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c
Indapamide
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Incorrect. Spirolactone is an adjunct to treatment of resistant hypertension.
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d
Spironolactone
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Incorrect. This is given in pregnancy when there is severe hypertension or pre-eclampsia.
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e
Magnesium sulfate
Concept
Chapter
2693
3701
Hypertension
Topic
134
Cardiology
13102
50 year old man presents to the GP for annual type 2 diabetes review and is found to have hypertension. They are from a white heritage and apart from diabetes, they have no other medical conditions.

What is the first line drug which the GP should prescribe?
a