For a patient with stage 1 hypertension, initial drug therapy would include which of these medications?
a. Hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL)
b. Diltiazem (Cardizem)
c. Verapamil (Calan)
d. Minoxidil (Loniten)
ANS: A
For most patients with hypertension, initial drug therapy should be thiazide-type diuretics such as hydrochlorothiazide.
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