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A 57-year-old man with a long history of type 2 diabetes visits the clinic for follow up. He takes metformin, aspirin and pravastatin. His blood pressure was high in the last 2 visits. He made lifestyle changes in the form of diet and exercise but they did not help in lowering his blood pressure. His BMI is 25% and his blood pressure today is 150/92 mmHg.
What is the most appropriate treatment for this patient’s hypertension?
A – Lisinopril 10 mg daily
B – Metoprolol 25 mg daily
C – Hydralazine 50 mg daily
D – Minoxidil 30 mg daily
E – Continue lifestyle modification for 3 months
A 57-year-old man with a long history of type 2 diabetes visits the clinic for follow up. He takes metformin, aspirin and pravastatin. His blood pressure was high in the last 2 visits. He made lifestyle changes in the form of diet and exercise but they did not help in lowering his blood pressure. His BMI is 25% and his blood pressure today is 150/92 mmHg.
What is the most appropriate treatment for this patient’s hypertension?
A – Lisinopril 10 mg daily
B – Metoprolol 25 mg daily
C – Hydralazine 50 mg daily
D – Minoxidil 30 mg daily
E – Continue lifestyle modification for 3 months
