Which agents are preferred for the initial treatment of hypertension?
a. ACE inhibitors and angiotensin receptor antagonists
b. Calcium ion agonists and central acting alpha agonists
c. Thiazide diuretics and beta-adrenergic blockers
d. Direct vasodilators and peripherally acting adrenergic antagonists
ANS: C
Preferred agents include diuretics and beta-adrenergic blockers. ACE inhibitors, angiotensin receptor antagonists, calcium ion agonists, and central acting alpha agonists are alternative agents. Direct vasodilators and peripherally acting adrenergic antagonists are adjunctive agents.
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