5th March 2024

A 44-year-old gentleman of Black African family origin, presents to the GP clinic with a documented history of high blood pressure.

A 44-year-old gentleman of Black African family origin, presents to the GP clinic with a documented history of high blood pressure. His most recent blood pressure recorded by the clinic nurse was recorded as 145/95 mmHg and his charts maintained at home show similar numbers. The gentleman does not have any other comorbidities.

Prescribe one drug that should be administered to the patient first for this condition.