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Which of the following is the preferred antihypertensive drug for adults of black African or African-Caribbean family origin?
Which of the following is the preferred antihypertensive drug for adults of black African or African-Caribbean family origin?
- ACE inhibitor
- Thiazide-like diuretic
- Calcium channel blocker
- ARB (correct)
What is the recommended drug treatment for patients with isolated systolic hypertension?
What is the recommended drug treatment for patients with isolated systolic hypertension?
- Same treatment as patients with both raised systolic and diastolic blood pressure (correct)
- Treatment with diuretics only
- No treatment is necessary
- Treatment with ACE inhibitors only
What should clinicians do if blood pressure remains uncontrolled after initiating condition-specific drug treatments for patients with cardiovascular disease?
What should clinicians do if blood pressure remains uncontrolled after initiating condition-specific drug treatments for patients with cardiovascular disease?
- Offer further antihypertensive drug treatment in line with the recommendations (correct)
- Increase the dose of the current drug treatment
- Stop all drug treatments
- Refer the patient to a specialist
Why is the use of an ACE inhibitor with an ARB not recommended in the treatment of hypertension?
Why is the use of an ACE inhibitor with an ARB not recommended in the treatment of hypertension?
What should clinicians do when starting antihypertensive drug treatment for patients with frailty or multimorbidity?
What should clinicians do when starting antihypertensive drug treatment for patients with frailty or multimorbidity?
Which of the following is NOT recommended when choosing antihypertensive drug treatment for adults of black African or African–Caribbean family origin?
Which of the following is NOT recommended when choosing antihypertensive drug treatment for adults of black African or African–Caribbean family origin?
What is the recommended diuretic to offer when starting or changing diuretic treatment for hypertension?
What is the recommended diuretic to offer when starting or changing diuretic treatment for hypertension?
What should clinicians do when managing hypertension in females who are pregnant or breastfeeding?
What should clinicians do when managing hypertension in females who are pregnant or breastfeeding?
What is the recommended approach when blood pressure remains uncontrolled after initiating condition-specific drug treatments for patients with cardiovascular disease?
What is the recommended approach when blood pressure remains uncontrolled after initiating condition-specific drug treatments for patients with cardiovascular disease?
What should clinicians consider when choosing antihypertensive drug treatment for patients with renal disease or diabetes?
What should clinicians consider when choosing antihypertensive drug treatment for patients with renal disease or diabetes?
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