Module 03: Chronic Disease Management (Assessment)
A 66-year-old man has recently been diagnosed with hypertension. His has no history of heart disease and diabetes mellitus. His average blood pressure is recorded as 154/82 mmHg. What is the MOST appropriate first line pharmacological therapy?
A. Angiotensin converting enzyme-inhibitors
B. Angiotensin receptor blockers
C. Thiazide diuretics
D. Calcium channel blockers
E. Beta blockers
A 66-year-old man has recently been diagnosed with hypertension. His has no history of heart disease and diabetes mellitus. His average blood pressure is recorded as 154/82 mmHg. What is the MOST appropriate first line pharmacological therapy?
A. Angiotensin converting enzyme-inhibitors
B. Angiotensin receptor blockers
C. Thiazide diuretics
D. Calcium channel blockers
E. Beta blockers
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