A 50-year-old African American man comes to the physician for a routine health maintenance examination. He has no history of major medical disease. He has no family history of hypertension. His temperature is 37°C (98.6°F), pulse is 76/min, and blood pressure is 155/94 mm Hg. Physical examination shows no other abnormalities. He is asked to make lifestyle adjustments and have his blood pressure monitored monthly. Over the next six months, blood pressure measurements range from 150/90 mm Hg to 156/94 mm Hg. He decides he would prefer medication over lifestyle modifications. Which of the following agents is the best initial therapy for this patient?
[Expert Solution]: A 50-year-old African American man comes…
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