Audio Qbank – HY USMLE Q #418 – Pharmacology / Family medicine

A 38-year-old woman comes to the GP for a follow-up examination. Her blood pressure has been 150/90 on three separate occasions. Her BMI is 22. She has a history of weekly migraines that she treats with ibuprofen.  Which of the following is the most appropriate pharmacologic therapy for this patient?

ACE inhibitor
Angiotensin II receptor blocker
α-blocking agent
β-blocking agent
Methyldopa
Oral contraceptive pill