24th September 2020

A 57 year old patient is admitted to the acute stroke unit after being treated for an ischaemic stroke

A 57 year old patient is admitted to the acute stroke unit after being treated for an ischaemic stroke. On presentation he was found to have a blood pressure of 180/140 mmHg, he is a smoker and has recently been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus that is being controlled with diet.

What are the most appropriate medications to prescribe to reduce their risk of future strokes?

Which THREE of the following are correct? Select THREE options only.